Samsung TL320 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung TL320 and Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is fairly similar but the TL320 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL320 was brought out 4 years before the DP3 Merrill and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the TL320 grades against the DP3 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL320 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL320 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL320 comes with outer dimensions 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) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL320 and Sigma DP3 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TL320 versus the DP3 Merrill.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and DP3 Merrill is 98 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL320 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL320 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will deliver greater detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older TL320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.