Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP2x

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung PL200 versus Sigma DP2x, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The PL200 was unveiled 6 months before the DP2x and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the PL200 grades vs the DP2x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL200 & Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are available at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL200 has external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung PL200 versus Sigma DP2x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the PL200 vs the DP2x.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and DP2x is 94 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL200 and DP2x.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The PL200 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung PL200 will offer greater detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.