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Samsung PL210 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma fp L 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 L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
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Samsung PL210 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung PL210 vs Sigma fp L, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and fp L (61MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The PL210 was released 11 years before the fp L which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the PL210 matches up vs the fp L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sigma fp L

 PL210 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung PL210

 fp L PL210 
LaunchedMarch 2021January 2011Newer by 124 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sigma fp L

 PL210 fp L 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL210 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the PL210 against the fp L.

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and fp L is 99 and 83 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and fp L.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The PL210 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma fp L will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 47MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged PL210 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
89
you can focus manually
great resolution (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 Street photography details
Sigma fp L Street photography details
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography features
Sigma fp L Sports photography features
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
great resolution (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL210
Travel photography with Sigma fp L
71
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
73
environment proofing
provides focus by touch
great resolution (61MP)
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography factors
Sigma fp L Landscape photography factors
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
great resolution (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL210
Vlogging with Sigma fp L
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
38
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung PL210 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sigma fp L
 Samsung PL210Sigma fp L
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung PL210 Sigma fp L
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2021-03-25
Physical type 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 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO - 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW support
Lowest 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 autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range () -
Amount of lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 230k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 427 grams (0.94 lbs)
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 life - 240 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $2,499