Samsung TL500 vs Sigma fp

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung TL500 versus Sigma fp, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and fp (25MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and fp (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL500 was manufactured 10 years before the fp and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the TL500 grades against the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL500 and Sigma fp. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL500 comes with outer dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL500 versus Sigma fp in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TL500 against the fp.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL500 and fp is 88 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL500 and fp.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL500 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma fp will offer you more detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TL500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.