Samsung PL200 vs Sigma SD14

Lets look much closer at the Samsung PL200 versus Sigma SD14, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The PL200 was introduced 3 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the PL200 matches up vs the SD14 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL200 & Sigma SD14. The whole galleries are available at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the PL200 versus the SD14.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and SD14 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and SD14.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PL200 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung PL200 will render greater detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher PL200 should have an edge in sensor technology.