Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1s

Lets look much closer at the Samsung TL205 and Sigma DP1s, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The TL205 was revealed 4 months later than the DP1s which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TL205 matches up vs the DP1s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL205 and Sigma DP1s. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL205 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL205 and Sigma DP1s in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TL205 against the DP1s.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and DP1s is 94 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and DP1s.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL205 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung TL205 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively.