Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung TL225 versus Sigma SD1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very comparable but the TL225 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The TL225 was revealed 13 months prior to the SD1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TL225 scores versus the SD1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL225 & Sigma SD1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung TL225 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TL225 compared to the SD1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and SD1 is 94 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and SD1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL225 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma SD1 will show more detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older TL225 will be behind in sensor technology.