Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar but the TL100 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL100 was released 5 years before the DP3 Merrill and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the TL100 matches up vs the DP3 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL100 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL100 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL100 comes with outside dimensions 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 DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL100 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TL100 compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and DP3 Merrill is 91 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL100 and DP3 Merrill.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TL100 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older TL100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.