Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL205 & Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.