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Samsung TL100 vs Sigma fp

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma fp 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
  • Other Name is ST50
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Successor is Sigma fp L
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Samsung TL100 vs Sigma fp Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung TL100 vs Sigma fp, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The TL100 was unveiled 11 years prior to the fp which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TL100 scores against the fp in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sigma fp

 TL100 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung TL100

 fp TL100 
IntroducedJuly 2019January 2009More modern by 127 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sigma fp

 TL100 fp 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL100 has outer measurements 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 fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TL100 vs the fp.

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and fp is 91 and 84 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and fp.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL100 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp will offer you greater detail having an extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TL100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography advice
Sigma fp Portrait photography advice
26
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
85
has manual focus
MP count high (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL100
Street photography with Sigma fp
53
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
77
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography advice
Sigma fp Sports photography advice
33
image stabilization (Digital)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count high (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
48
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
78
weather proofing
supports touch focus
MP count high (25MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
83
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
MP count high (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging details
Sigma fp Vlogging details
26
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
37
has touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Samsung TL100 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sigma fp
 Samsung TL100Sigma fp
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung TL100 Sigma fp
Also called ST50 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-08 2019-07-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219g (0.48 lb) 422g (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $22 $2,050