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Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD14
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Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung PL210 versus Sigma SD15, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The PL210 was revealed 11 months later than the SD15 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the PL210 grades vs the SD15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sigma SD15

 PL210 SD15 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung PL210

 SD15 PL210 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sigma SD15

 PL210 SD15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung PL210 offers outer 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) whilst the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the PL210 against the SD15.

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and SD15 is 99 and 59 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL210 and SD15.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The PL210 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung PL210 will render more detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher PL210 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 Street photography information
Sigma SD15 Street photography information
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Sports photography camera
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 Travel photography details
Sigma SD15 Travel photography details
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
42
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography highlights
37
good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD15 as a Vlogging camera
27
good max aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sigma SD15
 Samsung PL210Sigma SD15
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung PL210 Sigma SD15
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-02-20
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO - 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range () -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 750 grams (1.65 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $1,500