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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2009
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2s
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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung TL205 and Sigma DP2, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The TL205 was introduced 4 months later than the DP2 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the TL205 grades versus the DP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sigma DP2

 TL205 DP2 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung TL205

 DP2 TL205 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sigma DP2

 TL205 DP2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010September 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL205 has got external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL205 and Sigma DP2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TL205 compared to the DP2.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and DP2 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and DP2.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL205 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung TL205 will produce greater detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography factors
Sigma DP2 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (177g)
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography info
Sigma DP2 Sports photography info
25
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography details
Sigma DP2 Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (177g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
low MP (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Landscape photography camera
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
48
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sigma DP2
 Samsung TL205Sigma DP2
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL205 Sigma DP2
Otherwise known as PL100 -
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-09-21
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 12MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 gr (0.39 lbs) 280 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $649