Samsung PL210 vs Sigma DP2x

Below is a extended review of the Samsung PL210 vs Sigma DP2x, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The PL210 was manufactured at a similar time to the DP2x which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the PL210 grades against the DP2x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL210 and Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL210 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL210 vs Sigma DP2x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the PL210 versus the DP2x.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and DP2x is 99 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and DP2x.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PL210 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung PL210 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.