Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1x

Following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung TL205 and Sigma DP1x, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The TL205 was brought out about the same time to the DP1x so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TL205 matches up vs the DP1x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL205 and Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 has outer measurements 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 DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TL205 vs the DP1x.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and DP1x is 94 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and DP1x.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL205 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung TL205 will provide more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively.