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Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD10 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as ST50
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD9
  • Replacement is Sigma SD14
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Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung TL100 and Sigma SD10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The TL100 was announced 4 years after the SD10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TL100 matches up against the SD10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sigma SD10

 TL100 SD10 
RevealedJanuary 2009March 2004Newer by 59 months
Screen dimensions2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung TL100

 SD10 TL100 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sigma SD10

 TL100 SD10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL100 enjoys external dimensions 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 SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL100 compared to the SD10.

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and SD10 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and SD10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL100 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung TL100 will give you extra detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger TL100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
26
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (950 grams)
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography information
Sigma SD10 Travel photography information
49
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
29
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (950 grams)
MP count low (3MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
Landscape photography with Sigma SD10
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
41
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL100
Vlogging with Sigma SD10
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
9
no video
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Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sigma SD10
 Samsung TL100Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL100 Sigma SD10
Also Known as ST50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-08 2004-03-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 3200 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 1.8 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lbs) 950 gr (2.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $22 $198