Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Following is a complete assessment of the Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty comparable but the TL240 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The TL240 was released 3 years before the SD1 Merrill which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TL240 matches up against the SD1 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL240 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL240 features exterior 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) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TL240 and the SD1 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and SD1 Merrill is 95 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and SD1 Merrill.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL240 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will provide more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged TL240 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.