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Samsung PL210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Samsung PL210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung PL210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The PL210 was revealed 4 years prior to the DP2 Quattro which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the PL210 matches up versus the DP2 Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 PL210 DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung PL210

 DP2 Quattro PL210 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 PL210 DP2 Quattro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL210 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the PL210 versus the DP2 Quattro.

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and DP2 Quattro is 99 and 70 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and DP2 Quattro.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The PL210 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will resolve extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged PL210 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL210
Street photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (0)
61
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Sports photography camera
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Travel photography camera
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography factors
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
59
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging highlights
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Samsung PL210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Samsung PL210Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung PL210 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-02-13
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TRUE III engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 45mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 395 gr (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $931