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Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5000
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2008
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP1s
Photography Glossary

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung TL240 versus Sigma DP1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL240 was revealed 20 months after the DP1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TL240 matches up versus the DP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sigma DP1

 TL240 DP1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010May 2008Newer by 20 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung TL240

 DP1 TL240 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sigma DP1

 TL240 DP1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung TL240 features physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TL240 and the DP1.

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and DP1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL240 and DP1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL240 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung TL240 will render extra detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TL240 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography info
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL240
Street photography with Sigma DP1
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (270g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP1 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography details
Sigma DP1 Travel photography details
60
supports focus via touch
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than others (270 grams)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography info
37
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
44
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP1 Vlogging advice
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
9
no video recording
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Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sigma DP1
 Samsung TL240Sigma DP1
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL240 Sigma DP1
Also referred to as ST5000 -
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2008-05-19
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 4800 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 270 grams (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $171 $566