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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD14 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Older Model is Sigma SD10
  • Renewed by Sigma SD15
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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD14, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The TL205 was introduced 3 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the TL205 grades vs the SD14 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sigma SD14

 TL205 SD14 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010September 2006Fresher by 40 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k150kCrisper screen (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung TL205

 SD14 TL205 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sigma SD14

 TL205 SD14 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL205 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TL205 versus the SD14.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and SD14 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and SD14.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL205 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung TL205 will provide greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer TL205 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography advice
Sigma SD14 Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL205
Sports photography with Sigma SD14
25
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (177g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
42
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography info
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging information
Sigma SD14 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
9
can't record video
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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung TL205Sigma SD14
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL205 Sigma SD14
Also called PL100 -
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-01-06 2006-09-26
Physical type Ultracompact 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 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Maximum boosted ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 150k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 177g (0.39 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $198