Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung TL100 and Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is very comparable but the TL100 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The TL100 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the DP1 Merrill which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TL100 scores versus the DP1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL100 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL100 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL100 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Samsung TL100 and Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TL100 versus the DP1 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and DP1 Merrill is 91 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and DP1 Merrill.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will show extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL100 will be behind in sensor innovation.