Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD14

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung TL240 versus Sigma SD14, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The TL240 was revealed 3 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TL240 scores against the SD14 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL240 & Sigma SD14. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL240 features physical measurements 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 SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TL240 and the SD14.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and SD14 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL240 and SD14.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL240 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung TL240 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer TL240 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.