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Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB1000
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched May 2008
  • Renewed by Sigma DP1s
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Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL320 was launched 10 months later than the DP1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TL320 scores against the DP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sigma DP1

 TL320 DP1 
LaunchedFebruary 2009May 2008More recent by 10 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung TL320

 DP1 TL320 

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sigma DP1

 TL320 DP1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL320 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TL320 compared to the DP1.

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and DP1 is 98 and 87 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL320 and DP1.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL320 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung TL320 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TL320 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography information
33
you can focus manually
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography details
Sigma DP1 Sports photography details
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Travel photography highlights
59
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competitors (270g)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (5MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography features
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sigma DP1
 Samsung TL320Sigma DP1
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL320 Sigma DP1
Also referred to as WB1000 -
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-23 2008-05-19
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 270 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $380 $566