Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP1

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung TL220 and Sigma DP1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The TL220 was introduced 16 months after the DP1 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TL220 grades vs the DP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL220 and Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung TL220 has external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL220 and Sigma DP1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TL220 and the DP1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and DP1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and DP1.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL220 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung TL220 will render more detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer TL220 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.