Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very well matched but the TL100 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The TL100 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the DP2 Merrill which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TL100 grades against the DP2 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL100 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL100 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL100 offers external 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 DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the TL100 and the DP2 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and DP2 Merrill is 91 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL100 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will give more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged TL100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.