Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD1

Following is a extensive review of the Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is fairly close but the TL240 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The TL240 was revealed 8 months before the SD1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TL240 grades versus the SD1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL240 & Sigma SD1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. 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) whilst the Sigma SD1 has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TL240 and the SD1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and SD1 is 95 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL240 and SD1.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL240 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma SD1 will render more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged TL240 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.