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Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1s 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is WB1000
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1
  • Replacement is Sigma DP1x
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Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1s, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL320 was unveiled 7 months before the DP1s so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the TL320 grades vs the DP1s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sigma DP1s

 TL320 DP1s 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung TL320

 DP1s TL320 
RevealedOctober 2009February 2009Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sigma DP1s

 TL320 DP1s 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL320 features external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TL320 and the DP1s.

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL320 and DP1s is 98 and 90 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL320 and DP1s.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL320 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung TL320 will deliver more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged TL320 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography factors
33
manual focus
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (270g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Sports photography camera
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL320
Travel photography with Sigma DP1s
59
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
lighter than competitors (270g)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography highlights
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging details
Sigma DP1s Vlogging details
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
9
can't record video
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Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sigma DP1s
 Samsung TL320Sigma DP1s
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL320 Sigma DP1s
Otherwise known as WB1000 -
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-23 2009-10-02
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 270g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $380 $0