Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP1s

Lets look more closely at the Samsung TL100 and Sigma DP1s, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL100 was revealed 8 months before the DP1s and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TL100 matches up vs the DP1s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL100 & Sigma DP1s. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL100 has got physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL100 and Sigma DP1s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TL100 compared to the DP1s.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and DP1s is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TL100 and DP1s.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL100 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung TL100 will render extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TL100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.