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Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Renewed by Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung TL100 versus Sigma SD1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the TL100 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The TL100 was announced 20 months prior to the SD1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TL100 scores against the SD1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sigma SD1

 TL100 SD1 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Samsung TL100

 SD1 TL100 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2009Newer by 20 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sigma SD1

 TL100 SD1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL100 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TL100 and the SD1.

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and SD1 is 91 and 77 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and SD1.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL100 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma SD1 will give more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography factors
26
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography information
Sigma SD1 Street photography information
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (219 grams)
62
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography factors
Sigma SD1 Sports photography factors
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL100
Travel photography with Sigma SD1
48
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (219g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
weather proof
good resolution (15MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography information
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL100
Vlogging with Sigma SD1
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (219 grams)
9
no video
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Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sigma SD1
 Samsung TL100Sigma SD1
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL100 Sigma SD1
Otherwise known as ST50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-09-21
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4800 x 3200
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $22 $2,339