Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD1

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung TL220 versus Sigma SD1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively close but the TL220 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL220 was introduced 13 months prior to the SD1 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TL220 grades versus the SD1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL220 & Sigma SD1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL220 features outside 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) while the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL220 versus Sigma SD1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TL220 versus the SD1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and SD1 is 95 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL220 and SD1.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL220 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma SD1 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL220 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.