Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP2x

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung TL210 and Sigma DP2x, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The TL210 was revealed 13 months before the DP2x which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TL210 scores against the DP2x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL210 and Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL210 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL210 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TL210 versus the DP2x.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and DP2x is 94 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL210 and DP2x.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL210 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung TL210 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL210 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.