Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung TL100 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close but the TL100 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The TL100 was introduced 4 years earlier than the SD1 Merrill and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TL100 matches up versus the SD1 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL100 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL100 and the SD1 Merrill.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and SD1 Merrill is 91 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TL100 and SD1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TL100 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will provide you with greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older TL100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.