Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP1x

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung TL100 versus Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The TL100 was brought out 13 months prior to the DP1x making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TL100 scores vs the DP1x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL100 & Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL100 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TL100 and the DP1x.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and DP1x is 91 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL100 and DP1x.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung TL100 will give you extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older TL100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.