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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma fp

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma fp 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as PL100
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma fp Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung TL205 and Sigma fp, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL205 was manufactured 10 years prior to the fp and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TL205 matches up versus the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sigma fp

 TL205 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung TL205

 fp TL205 
LaunchedJuly 2019January 2010More recent by 115 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sigma fp

 TL205 fp 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL205 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TL205 compared to the fp.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and fp is 94 and 84 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and fp.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL205 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older TL205 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
Sigma fp Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
85
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL205
Street photography with Sigma fp
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography factors
Sigma fp Sports photography factors
25
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography information
Sigma fp Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
78
weather proof
features touch focus
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp Landscape photography information
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
excellent megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging details
Sigma fp Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
37
touchscreen functionality
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sigma fp
 Samsung TL205Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung TL205 Sigma fp
Other name PL100 -
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2019-07-11
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.2"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 gr (0.39 pounds) 422 gr (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $180 $2,050