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Samsung PL200 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2010
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD14
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Samsung PL200 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung PL200 and Sigma SD15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The PL200 was brought out 6 months after the SD15 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the PL200 scores against the SD15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sigma SD15

 PL200 SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung PL200

 SD15 PL200 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sigma SD15

 PL200 SD15 
AnnouncedJuly 2010February 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 features outer measurements 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 SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the PL200 against the SD15.

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and SD15 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and SD15.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PL200 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung PL200 will render extra detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography features
Sigma SD15 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Travel photography camera
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
42
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography details
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography details
37
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging information
Sigma SD15 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
9
no video recording
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Samsung PL200 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sigma SD15
 Samsung PL200Sigma SD15
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung PL200 Sigma SD15
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-07-21 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video format H.264 -
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170g (0.37 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $1,500