Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung TL220 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is very similar but the TL220 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The TL220 was manufactured 3 years before the DP1 Merrill and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the TL220 matches up versus the DP1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL220 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TL220 against the DP1 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL220 and DP1 Merrill is 95 and 82 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and DP1 Merrill.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL220 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will offer extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older TL220 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.