Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly well matched but the TL220 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The TL220 was introduced 3 years before the SD1 Merrill which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TL220 grades vs the SD1 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL220 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL220 has got physical 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 SD1 Merrill has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TL220 and the SD1 Merrill.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and SD1 Merrill is 95 and 57 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL220 and SD1 Merrill.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL220 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will give greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged TL220 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.