Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP1

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The TL100 was announced 8 months after the DP1 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TL100 grades vs the DP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL100 & Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL100 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TL100 vs the DP1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and DP1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and DP1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL100 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung TL100 will resolve extra detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern TL100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.