Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD9
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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL205 and Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sigma SD9
TL205 | SD9 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | November 2002 | More modern by 87 months | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.9") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 130k | Sharper display (+100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung TL205
SD9 | TL205 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sigma SD9
TL205 | SD9 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and SD9 is 94 and 54 respectively.
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.
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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Samsung TL205 | Sigma SD9 | |
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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 |