Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2s

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung TL225 versus Sigma DP2s, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The TL225 was launched 6 months earlier than the DP2s so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TL225 matches up versus the DP2s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL225 and Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL225 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL225 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TL225 versus the DP2s.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and DP2s is 94 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL225 and DP2s.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL225 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung TL225 will give more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively.