Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Here is a extensive review of the Samsung TL220 and Sigma DP2 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 DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very close but the TL220 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The TL220 was unveiled 3 years prior to the DP2 Merrill and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the TL220 grades against the DP2 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL220 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL220 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL220 and Sigma DP2 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TL220 and the DP2 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL220 and DP2 Merrill is 95 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL220 and DP2 Merrill.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL220 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will render greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older TL220 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.