Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD1

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung TL100 versus Sigma SD1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the TL100 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The TL100 was announced 20 months prior to the SD1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TL100 scores against the SD1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL100 and Sigma SD1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL100 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL100 has got outer 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 SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL100 versus Sigma SD1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TL100 and the SD1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and SD1 is 91 and 77 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and SD1.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL100 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma SD1 will give more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.