Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung TL225 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the TL225 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The TL225 was released 4 years prior to the DP3 Merrill which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TL225 matches up against the DP3 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL225 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL225 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung TL225 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TL225 compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and DP3 Merrill is 94 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL225 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL225 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.