Samsung TL350 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung TL350 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the TL350 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The TL350 was manufactured 23 months before the DP1 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the TL350 matches up against the DP1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL350 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL350 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL350 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TL350 vs the DP1 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TL350 and DP1 Merrill is 94 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL350 and DP1 Merrill.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL350 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older TL350 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.