Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung TL205 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the TL205 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The TL205 was announced 3 years earlier than the DP2 Merrill which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the TL205 scores versus the DP2 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL205 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL205 has got outer 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) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Samsung TL205 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TL205 compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and DP2 Merrill is 94 and 83 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and DP2 Merrill.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL205 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will offer more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged TL205 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.