Samsung TL500 vs Sigma DP2

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung TL500 versus Sigma DP2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and DP2 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The TL500 was revealed 10 months after the DP2 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TL500 scores against the DP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL500 & Sigma DP2. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL500 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL500 has got outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL500 vs the DP2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL500 and DP2 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL500 and DP2.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL500 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung TL500 will provide greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher TL500 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.