Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP1s

Lets look more closely at the Samsung TL240 versus Sigma DP1s, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The TL240 was introduced 4 months later than the DP1s and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TL240 grades against the DP1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL240 and Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL240 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL240 versus Sigma DP1s in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TL240 compared to the DP1s.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and DP1s is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL240 and DP1s.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TL240 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung TL240 will provide more detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.