Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Let's look much closer at the Samsung TL225 and Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly comparable but the TL225 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The TL225 was manufactured 3 years prior to the DP1 Merrill and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the TL225 matches up against the DP1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL225 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL225 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL225 and Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TL225 and the DP1 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and DP1 Merrill is 94 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL225 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL225 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will produce extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older TL225 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.