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Samsung PL210 vs Sigma fp

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma fp 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 fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
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Samsung PL210 vs Sigma fp Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung PL210 versus Sigma fp, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The PL210 was announced 9 years earlier than the fp which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the PL210 matches up vs the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sigma fp

 PL210 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung PL210

 fp PL210 
ReleasedJuly 2019January 2011Newer by 103 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sigma fp

 PL210 fp 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL210 comes with external measurements 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 fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the PL210 versus the fp.

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and fp is 99 and 84 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the PL210 and fp.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The PL210 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp will deliver extra detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged PL210 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
85
focusing manually
megapixel count high (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 Street photography factors
Sigma fp Street photography factors
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography information
Sigma fp Sports photography information
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp Travel photography highlights
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
78
environment proof
has touch to focus
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography details
Sigma fp Landscape photography details
37
very good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
83
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 Vlogging highlights
Sigma fp Vlogging highlights
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
37
has touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Samsung PL210 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sigma fp
 Samsung PL210Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung PL210 Sigma fp
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2019-07-11
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO - 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 422 grams (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $2,050