Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung TL240 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The TL240 was revealed 5 years prior to the DP2 Quattro and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TL240 grades against the DP2 Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL240 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL240 has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TL240 versus the DP2 Quattro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and DP2 Quattro is 95 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL240 and DP2 Quattro.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL240 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older TL240 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.