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Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as ST50
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released May 2008
  • Replacement is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sigma DP1

 TL100 DP1 
ReleasedJanuary 2009May 2008More modern by 8 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung TL100

 DP1 TL100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sigma DP1

 TL100 DP1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

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).

Look at the Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

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

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography advice
26
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography features
Sigma DP1 Street photography features
53
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (219 grams)
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (270g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Digital)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Travel photography camera
49
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (219 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than others in class (270g)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1 as a Vlogging camera
26
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (219g)
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sigma DP1
 Samsung TL100Sigma DP1
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL100 Sigma DP1
Also Known as ST50 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2008-05-19
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lb) 270 gr (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $22 $566