Samsung PL210 vs Sigma DP1

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung PL210 versus Sigma DP1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The PL210 was manufactured 2 years after the DP1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the PL210 grades against the DP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL210 & Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung PL210 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the PL210 against the DP1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and DP1 is 99 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and DP1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The PL210 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung PL210 will offer you more detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern PL210 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.