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Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is WB1000
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2009
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2s
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Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The TL320 was introduced 7 months before the DP2 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the TL320 scores vs the DP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sigma DP2

 TL320 DP2 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung TL320

 DP2 TL320 
IntroducedSeptember 2009February 2009More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sigma DP2

 TL320 DP2 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL320 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TL320 and the DP2.

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TL320 and DP2 is 98 and 86 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL320 and DP2.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL320 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung TL320 will render greater detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL320 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography highlights
34
you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography details
Sigma DP2 Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP2 Sports photography advice
30
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography info
Sigma DP2 Travel photography info
59
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
resolution not great (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL320
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
48
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL320
Vlogging with Sigma DP2
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sigma DP2
 Samsung TL320Sigma DP2
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL320 Sigma DP2
Also called WB1000 -
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-23 2009-09-21
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 12MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE 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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 280g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $380 $649