Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD10

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung TL205 and Sigma SD10, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL205 was announced 5 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TL205 grades against the SD10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL205 & Sigma SD10. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL205 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL205 and Sigma SD10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TL205 versus the SD10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and SD10 is 94 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL205 and SD10.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL205 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung TL205 will provide greater detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent TL205 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.