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Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD10
  • Replacement is Sigma SD15
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Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung PL210 and Sigma SD14, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The PL210 was launched 4 years after the SD14 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the PL210 scores vs the SD14 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sigma SD14

 PL210 SD14 
RevealedJanuary 2011September 2006Newer by 53 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k150kCrisper display (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung PL210

 SD14 PL210 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sigma SD14

 PL210 SD14 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung PL210 comes with exterior dimensions 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 SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the PL210 against the SD14.

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and SD14 is 99 and 59 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the PL210 and SD14.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The PL210 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung PL210 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger PL210 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 Street photography features
Sigma SD14 Street photography features
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Sports photography camera
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Travel photography camera
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
42
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Landscape photography camera
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL210
Vlogging with Sigma SD14
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
9
no video shooting
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Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung PL210Sigma SD14
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung PL210 Sigma SD14
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-01-05 2006-09-26
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO - 800
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range () -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 150 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 750g (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" 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
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
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