Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP2s

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung TL240 and Sigma DP2s, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL240 was released very close to the DP2s which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TL240 scores versus the DP2s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL240 & Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL240 offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TL240 vs the DP2s.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and DP2s is 95 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and DP2s.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL240 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung TL240 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.