Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD1

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung TL205 versus Sigma SD1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the TL205 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The TL205 was launched 8 months before the SD1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TL205 matches up against the SD1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL205 and Sigma SD1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL205 has outside measurements 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 SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TL205 versus the SD1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and SD1 is 94 and 77 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and SD1.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL205 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma SD1 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged TL205 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.