Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1s

Here is a extensive analysis of the Samsung TL210 and Sigma DP1s, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The TL210 was unveiled 4 months later than the DP1s and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TL210 grades versus the DP1s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL210 & Sigma DP1s. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL210 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL210 offers 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) and the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TL210 and the DP1s.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and DP1s is 94 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL210 and DP1s.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL210 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung TL210 will resolve extra detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.