Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP2s
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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
- Alternative Name is PL100
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Announced February 2010
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP2
- Updated by Sigma DP2x

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP2s Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the Samsung TL205 and Sigma DP2s, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

The TL205 was manufactured at a similar time to the DP2s so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TL205 grades vs the DP2s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL205 & Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sigma DP2s
TL205 | DP2s | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung TL205
DP2s | TL205 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sigma DP2s
TL205 | DP2s | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 has physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung TL205 and Sigma DP2s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL205 vs the DP2s.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and DP2s is 94 and 86 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and DP2s.
Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL205 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung TL205 will render greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Samsung TL205 | Sigma DP2s | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung TL205 | Sigma DP2s |
Also called | PL100 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 177 gr (0.39 lb) | 280 gr (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $180 | $940 |