Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the TL240 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The TL240 was brought out 3 years before the DP2 Merrill and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TL240 grades versus the DP2 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL240 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL240 enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TL240 against the DP2 Merrill.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and DP2 Merrill is 95 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL240 and DP2 Merrill.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL240 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will offer extra detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older TL240 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.