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Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sigma DP2s

 PL200 DP2s 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung PL200

 DP2s PL200 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sigma DP2s

 PL200 DP2s 
LaunchedJuly 2010February 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and DP2s is 94 and 86 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography factors
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography info
Sigma DP2s Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2s Travel photography factors
58
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than average in class (280g)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography information
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
48
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2s Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung PL200Sigma DP2s
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