Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD15

Following is a thorough review of the Samsung TL205 and Sigma SD15, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The TL205 was brought out within a month of the SD15 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TL205 scores against the SD15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL205 and Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL205 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL205 and Sigma SD15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TL205 against the SD15.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and SD15 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and SD15.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL205 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung TL205 will show more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.