Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The TL205 was released 5 years before the DP2 Quattro which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the TL205 scores versus the DP2 Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL205 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL205 has external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TL205 versus the DP2 Quattro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and DP2 Quattro is 94 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL205 and DP2 Quattro.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL205 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged TL205 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.