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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD9 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2002
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD10
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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung TL205 and Sigma SD9, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The TL205 was launched 7 years after the SD9 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TL205 matches up vs the SD9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sigma SD9

 TL205 SD9 
LaunchedJanuary 2010November 2002More modern by 87 months
Display dimension2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k130kSharper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung TL205

 SD9 TL205 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sigma SD9

 TL205 SD9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL205 and Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TL205 against the SD9.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and SD9 is 94 and 54 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and SD9.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL205 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung TL205 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer TL205 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (177g)
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (950 grams)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Sports photography highlights
25
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD9 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (177g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
29
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (950 grams)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
max ISO too low (400)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging information
Sigma SD9 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (177g)
9
no video shooting
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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sigma SD9
 Samsung TL205Sigma SD9
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung TL205 Sigma SD9
Also called PL100 -
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-01-06 2002-11-26
Body design 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 12MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 3200 400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 1.8 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lbs) 950 grams (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $3,001