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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL100
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Introduced May 2008
  • New Model is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung TL205 versus Sigma DP1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL205 was launched 20 months after the DP1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the TL205 matches up versus the DP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sigma DP1

 TL205 DP1 
IntroducedJanuary 2010May 2008Newer by 20 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung TL205

 DP1 TL205 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sigma DP1

 TL205 DP1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL205 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TL205 and the DP1.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and DP1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and DP1.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL205 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung TL205 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher TL205 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (270g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Sports photography camera
25
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than average in class (270g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
low MP (5MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Landscape photography camera
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
44
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
9
no video
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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sigma DP1
 Samsung TL205Sigma DP1
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL205 Sigma DP1
Also called as PL100 -
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2008-05-19
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 lb) 270g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $566