Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP1x

Below is a complete analysis of the Samsung TL220 and Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The TL220 was introduced 6 months prior to the DP1x which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TL220 scores vs the DP1x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL220 & Sigma DP1x. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL220 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TL220 against the DP1x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and DP1x is 95 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL220 and DP1x.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TL220 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung TL220 will give you greater detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively.