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Samsung TL100 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
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Samsung TL100 vs Sigma fp L Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung TL100 versus Sigma fp L, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL100 was announced 13 years prior to the fp L which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TL100 matches up against the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sigma fp L

 TL100 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung TL100

 fp L TL100 
IntroducedMarch 2021January 2009Newer by 148 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sigma fp L

 TL100 fp L 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL100 features physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL100 versus Sigma fp L in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TL100 compared to the fp L.

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and fp L is 91 and 83 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and fp L.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL100 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma fp L will provide greater detail with its extra 49MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TL100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
26
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
89
focusing manually
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL100
Street photography with Sigma fp L
53
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (219g)
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery power (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography details
Sigma fp L Travel photography details
49
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (219g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
73
environment proofing
offers touch focus
great megapixels (61MP)
low battery power (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography info
Sigma fp L Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
great megapixels (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
low battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging info
Sigma fp L Vlogging info
26
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others (219 grams)
38
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Samsung TL100 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sigma fp L
 Samsung TL100Sigma fp L
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung TL100 Sigma fp L
Alternate name ST50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-08 2021-03-25
Physical type 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 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Available lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.2"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Supported 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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 grams (0.48 pounds) 427 grams (0.94 pounds)
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 life - 240 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Retail price $22 $2,499