Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2s
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Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Introduced July 2010
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- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Launched February 2010
- Succeeded the Sigma DP2
- Replacement is Sigma DP2x
Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2s Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Samsung PL200 and Sigma DP2s, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe PL200 was manufactured 6 months later than the DP2s so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the PL200 scores versus the DP2s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL200 & Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sigma DP2s
PL200 | DP2s | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung PL200
DP2s | PL200 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sigma DP2s
PL200 | DP2s | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | February 2010 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung PL200 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Samsung PL200 and Sigma DP2s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the PL200 versus the DP2s.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and DP2s is 94 and 86 respectively.
Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL200 and DP2s.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PL200 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung PL200 will provide extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.
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Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Samsung PL200 | Sigma DP2s | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung PL200 | Sigma DP2s |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-07-21 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 170 gr (0.37 pounds) | 280 gr (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | BP70A | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $0 | $940 |