Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung TL210 and Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is very close but the TL210 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The TL210 was unveiled 3 years before the DP1 Merrill and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TL210 grades against the DP1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL210 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL210 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL210 has got physical 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) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TL210 versus the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and DP1 Merrill is 94 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL210 and DP1 Merrill.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL210 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will render more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older TL210 will be behind in sensor innovation.