Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP1

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL240 and Sigma DP1. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Samsung TL240 versus Sigma DP1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.