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Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL150
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released May 2008
  • New Model is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung TL210 versus Sigma DP1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL210 was manufactured 20 months later than the DP1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TL210 matches up against the DP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sigma DP1

 TL210 DP1 
ReleasedJanuary 2010May 2008More recent by 20 months
Screen size3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung TL210

 DP1 TL210 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sigma DP1

 TL210 DP1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL210 has physical measurements 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 DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TL210 against the DP1.

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL210 and DP1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL210 and DP1.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL210 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung TL210 will show extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern TL210 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low resolution (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL210
Street photography with Sigma DP1
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (177g)
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (270g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
31
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography details
Sigma DP1 Travel photography details
59
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (177g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than average (270g)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (5MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP1 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (177 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sigma DP1
 Samsung TL210Sigma DP1
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL210 Sigma DP1
Also called as PL150 -
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2008-05-19
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 grams (0.39 pounds) 270 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-07B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $230 $566