Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP2x

Following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung TL240 and Sigma DP2x, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The TL240 was announced 13 months prior to the DP2x which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TL240 scores against the DP2x for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL240 & Sigma DP2x. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL240 offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TL240 against the DP2x.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and DP2x is 95 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and DP2x.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL240 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung TL240 will result in extra detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TL240 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.