Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

The following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung TL210 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly comparable but the TL210 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The TL210 was launched 3 years earlier than the SD1 Merrill which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the TL210 matches up versus the SD1 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL210 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL210 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL210 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL210 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TL210 vs the SD1 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and SD1 Merrill is 94 and 57 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL210 and SD1 Merrill.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL210 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL210 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.