Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP2

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung TL100 versus Sigma DP2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The TL100 was released 8 months prior to the DP2 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the TL100 matches up against the DP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL100 & Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL100 has 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) whilst the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL100 versus Sigma DP2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL100 versus the DP2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and DP2 is 91 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and DP2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung TL100 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older TL100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.