Samsung TL350 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung TL350 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the TL350 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The TL350 was unveiled 23 months prior to the DP2 Merrill which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TL350 matches up against the DP2 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL350 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL350 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL350 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Samsung TL350 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TL350 against the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL350 and DP2 Merrill is 94 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL350 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL350 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will offer you greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older TL350 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.