Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP1x

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung TL240 and Sigma DP1x, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL240 was launched within a month of the DP1x and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the TL240 scores versus the DP1x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL240 and Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL240 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL240 and Sigma DP1x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TL240 and the DP1x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and DP1x is 95 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL240 and DP1x.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL240 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung TL240 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.