Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The TL100 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TL100 matches up vs the DP2 Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL100 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL100 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TL100 vs the DP2 Quattro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and DP2 Quattro is 91 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL100 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL100 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer you extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.