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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL100
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Successor is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung TL205 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively close but the TL205 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The TL205 was released 3 years prior to the DP1 Merrill which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the TL205 grades against the DP1 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 TL205 DP1 Merrill 
Screen dimensions2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Samsung TL205

 DP1 Merrill TL205 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 TL205 DP1 Merrill 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TL205 vs the DP1 Merrill.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and DP1 Merrill is 94 and 82 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL205 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged TL205 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (177g)
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
25
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
MP count good (15MP)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography details
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small ( inch)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL205
Vlogging with Sigma DP1 Merrill
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (177g)
22
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Samsung TL205Sigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL205 Sigma DP1 Merrill
Also called as PL100 -
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2012-02-08
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches -
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 lb) 330g (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
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) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $180 $1,250