Samsung TL500 vs Sigma DP1x

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung TL500 versus Sigma DP1x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and DP1x (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The TL500 was announced 5 months later than the DP1x and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TL500 scores versus the DP1x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL500 and Sigma DP1x. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL500 has got external measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL500 versus Sigma DP1x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TL500 and the DP1x.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL500 and DP1x is 88 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL500 and DP1x.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL500 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung TL500 will result in greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.