Samsung PL200 vs Sigma fp L

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung PL200 and Sigma fp L, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and fp L (61MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The PL200 was announced 11 years prior to the fp L and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the PL200 scores vs the fp L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL200 and Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 offers outer 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) while the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung PL200 and Sigma fp L in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the PL200 and the fp L.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and fp L is 94 and 83 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL200 and fp L.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The PL200 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma fp L will deliver greater detail with its extra 47 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older PL200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.