Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1

Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung TL210 versus Sigma DP1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL210 was manufactured 20 months later than the DP1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TL210 matches up against the DP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL210 and Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL210 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL210 has physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL210 versus Sigma DP1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TL210 against the DP1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL210 and DP1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL210 and DP1.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL210 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung TL210 will show extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern TL210 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.