Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1x

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung TL210 and Sigma DP1x, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL210 was manufactured within a month of the DP1x so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TL210 matches up vs the DP1x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL210 & Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL210 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL210 enjoys outside 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 DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TL210 vs the DP1x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and DP1x is 94 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL210 and DP1x.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL210 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung TL210 will render extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.