Samsung TL205 vs Sigma fp L

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung TL205 versus Sigma fp L, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL205 was announced 12 years before the fp L and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TL205 scores versus the fp L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL205 and Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 enjoys external 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) while the Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL205 versus Sigma fp L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TL205 vs the fp L.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and fp L is 94 and 83 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and fp L.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL205 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp L will give you extra detail with its extra 49MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older TL205 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.