Samsung PL210 vs Sigma SD9

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung PL210 versus Sigma SD9, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The PL210 was manufactured 8 years after the SD9 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the PL210 matches up vs the SD9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL210 and Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung PL210 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung PL210 versus Sigma SD9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the PL210 versus the SD9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and SD9 is 99 and 54 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and SD9.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The PL210 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung PL210 will provide extra detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern PL210 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.