Samsung TL500 vs Sigma DP1

Here is a extensive review of the Samsung TL500 and Sigma DP1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and DP1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The TL500 was brought out 2 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the TL500 grades against the DP1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL500 & Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL500 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL500 enjoys outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL500 and Sigma DP1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TL500 and the DP1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL500 and DP1 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TL500 and DP1.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL500 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung TL500 will show more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern TL500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.