Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1
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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternative Name is PL100
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Introduced May 2008
- New Model is Sigma DP1s
Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung TL205 versus Sigma DP1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TL205 was launched 20 months after the DP1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the TL205 matches up versus the DP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL205 & Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sigma DP1
TL205 | DP1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | May 2008 | Newer by 20 months | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung TL205
DP1 | TL205 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sigma DP1
TL205 | DP1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL205 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung TL205 versus Sigma DP1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TL205 and the DP1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and DP1 is 94 and 87 respectively.
Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and DP1.
As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL205 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung TL205 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher TL205 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications
Samsung TL205 | Sigma DP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung TL205 | Sigma DP1 |
Also called as | PL100 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2008-05-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
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 | 12 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 177g (0.39 lb) | 270g (0.60 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
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 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $180 | $566 |