Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2x

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2x, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL225 was introduced 18 months prior to the DP2x which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TL225 matches up against the DP2x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL225 and Sigma DP2x. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL225 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TL225 against the DP2x.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and DP2x is 94 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL225 and DP2x.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL225 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung TL225 will render extra detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged TL225 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.