Samsung PL210 vs Sigma DP1x

Below is a complete overview of the Samsung PL210 and Sigma DP1x, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The PL210 was revealed 11 months later than the DP1x and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the PL210 matches up against the DP1x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL210 & Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL210 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the PL210 vs the DP1x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and DP1x is 99 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the PL210 and DP1x.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PL210 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung PL210 will result in more detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher PL210 should have an advantage in sensor technology.