Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung TL220 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The TL220 was manufactured 5 years before the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the TL220 grades vs the DP2 Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL220 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL220 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL220 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TL220 against the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and DP2 Quattro is 95 and 70 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL220 and DP2 Quattro.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL220 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will produce greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older TL220 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.