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Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2x 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB1000
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2s
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Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2x, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL320 was revealed 23 months earlier than the DP2x which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TL320 grades against the DP2x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sigma DP2x

 TL320 DP2x 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Samsung TL320

 DP2x TL320 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sigma DP2x

 TL320 DP2x 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL320 features outside 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 DP2x 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TL320 compared to the DP2x.

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and DP2x is 98 and 86 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL320 and DP2x.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL320 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung TL320 will give you greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older TL320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography features
33
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography advice
Sigma DP2x Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (280g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP2x Sports photography factors
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Travel photography highlights
59
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others in class (280g)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography features
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL320
Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sigma DP2x
 Samsung TL320Sigma DP2x
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL320 Sigma DP2x
Also called as WB1000 -
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-23 2011-02-08
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
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 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 280 gr (0.62 pounds)
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 shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $380 $699