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Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also Known as WB1000
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1s
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Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Samsung TL320 and Sigma DP1x, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The TL320 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the DP1x so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the TL320 matches up versus the DP1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sigma DP1x

 TL320 DP1x 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung TL320

 DP1x TL320 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sigma DP1x

 TL320 DP1x 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL320 has got outer 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) whilst the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TL320 against the DP1x.

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and DP1x is 98 and 88 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL320 and DP1x.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL320 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung TL320 will provide extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older TL320 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography details
34
has manual focus
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL320
Street photography with Sigma DP1x
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (250 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP1x Sports photography advice
30
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL320
Travel photography with Sigma DP1x
59
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than competition (250 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (5 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL320
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1x
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging features
Sigma DP1x Vlogging features
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
25
lighter than competition (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung TL320Sigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung TL320 Sigma DP1x
Also referred to as WB1000 -
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-23 2010-02-20
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
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 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/4.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $380 $574