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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung TL205 versus Sigma fp L, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL205 was announced 12 years before the fp L and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TL205 scores versus the fp L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sigma fp L

 TL205 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung TL205

 fp L TL205 
AnnouncedMarch 2021January 2010Fresher by 136 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sigma fp L

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

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 enjoys 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) while the Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL205 versus Sigma fp L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TL205 vs the fp L.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and fp L is 94 and 83 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and fp L.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL205 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp L will give you extra detail with its extra 49MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older TL205 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma fp L Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
89
manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography highlights
Sigma fp L Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography information
Sigma fp L Sports photography information
25
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography info
Sigma fp L Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
73
environment sealing
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is amazing (61MP)
low battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp L Landscape photography information
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
81
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
sensor resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
low battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging features
Sigma fp L Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
38
touchscreen enabled
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sigma fp L
 Samsung TL205Sigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung TL205 Sigma fp L
Alternative name PL100 -
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2021-03-25
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 gr (0.39 pounds) 427 gr (0.94 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 life - 240 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $2,499