Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is relatively well matched but the TL320 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The TL320 was introduced 3 years prior to the DP2 Merrill which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TL320 grades against the DP2 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL320 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL320 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL320 comes with outside measurements 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 DP2 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TL320 versus the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and DP2 Merrill is 98 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TL320 and DP2 Merrill.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL320 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will give you greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged TL320 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.