Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD9

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD9, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The TL320 was launched 6 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the TL320 matches up against the SD9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL320 and Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL320 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL320 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TL320 versus the SD9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and SD9 is 98 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL320 and SD9.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL320 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung TL320 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern TL320 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.