Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD9

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung TL205 and Sigma SD9, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The TL205 was launched 7 years after the SD9 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TL205 matches up vs the SD9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL205 and Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL205 and Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TL205 against the SD9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and SD9 is 94 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and SD9.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL205 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung TL205 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer TL205 provides a benefit in sensor technology.