Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP2

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung TL210 and Sigma DP2, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The TL210 was unveiled 4 months after the DP2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TL210 grades against the DP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL210 and Sigma DP2. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL210 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL210 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Samsung TL210 and Sigma DP2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TL210 against the DP2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and DP2 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL210 and DP2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL210 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung TL210 will show extra detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.