Samsung PL200 vs Sigma SD15

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL200 and Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

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).

Compare the Samsung PL200 and Sigma SD15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.