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Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as ST50
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD10
  • Updated by Sigma SD15
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Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung TL100 and Sigma SD14, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL100 was introduced 2 years after the SD14 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TL100 matches up vs the SD14 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sigma SD14

 TL100 SD14 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009September 2006Newer by 28 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k150kClearer display (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung TL100

 SD14 TL100 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sigma SD14

 TL100 SD14 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL100 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TL100 and the SD14.

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and SD14 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL100 and SD14.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL100 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung TL100 will give greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TL100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
26
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography features
Sigma SD14 Street photography features
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (219g)
48
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL100
Sports photography with Sigma SD14
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD14 Travel photography factors
48
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (219 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
42
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography features
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography features
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than others (219g)
9
no video recording
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Samsung TL100 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung TL100Sigma SD14
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL100 Sigma SD14
Also called ST50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-08 2006-09-26
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Highest boosted ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 150k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219g (0.48 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $22 $198