Samsung TL500 vs Sigma SD15

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung TL500 versus Sigma SD15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and SD15 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The TL500 was announced 5 months later than the SD15 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TL500 grades versus the SD15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL500 and Sigma SD15. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL500 features outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL500 versus Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TL500 against the SD15.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and SD15 is 88 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL500 and SD15.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TL500 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung TL500 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively.