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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma Quattro H 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
  • Alternative Name is PL100
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung TL205 versus Sigma Quattro H, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) come with different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The TL205 was introduced 7 years earlier than the Quattro H which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TL205 matches up versus the Quattro H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sigma Quattro H

 TL205 Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Samsung TL205

 Quattro H TL205 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2010More modern by 74 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sigma Quattro H

 TL205 Quattro H 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL205 enjoys 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) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Samsung TL205 versus Sigma Quattro H in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TL205 compared to the Quattro H.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and Quattro H is 94 and 78 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and Quattro H.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL205 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will offer greater detail using its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL205 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
83
focusing manually
excellent MP (45MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL205
Street photography with Sigma Quattro H
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (177g)
70
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Sports photography camera
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
71
excellent MP (45 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography details
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (177g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
weather proofing
excellent MP (45MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography factors
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography factors
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
excellent MP (45MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging advice
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (177 grams)
26
supports face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution ( pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Samsung TL205 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sigma Quattro H
 Samsung TL205Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung TL205 Sigma sd Quattro H
Alternate name PL100 -
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2016-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-H
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 45MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6200 x 4152
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.9 1.4
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 -
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 gr (0.39 pounds) -
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
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
Battery ID - BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $180 $1,134