Samsung PL200 vs Sigma fp

In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung PL200 versus Sigma fp, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The PL200 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the fp and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the PL200 scores versus the fp when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL200 and Sigma fp. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung PL200 has physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check the Samsung PL200 versus Sigma fp in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the PL200 versus the fp.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and fp is 94 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and fp.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The PL200 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sigma fp will provide you with more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older PL200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.