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Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as PL150
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1
  • Successor is Sigma DP1x
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Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Samsung TL210 and Sigma DP1s, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The TL210 was unveiled 4 months later than the DP1s and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TL210 grades versus the DP1s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sigma DP1s

 TL210 DP1s 
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung TL210

 DP1s TL210 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sigma DP1s

 TL210 DP1s 
ReleasedJanuary 2010October 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL210 offers 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) and the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TL210 and the DP1s.

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and DP1s is 94 and 90 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL210 and DP1s.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL210 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung TL210 will resolve extra detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography features
Sigma DP1s Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (177g)
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography info
Sigma DP1s Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography features
Sigma DP1s Travel photography features
59
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (177g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
lighter than competitors (270g)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (5MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography factors
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
44
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1s as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than others (177g)
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung TL210 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sigma DP1s
 Samsung TL210Sigma DP1s
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung TL210 Sigma DP1s
Also Known as PL150 -
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-10-02
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 area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias 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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.39 lbs) 270 gr (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 SLB-07B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $230 $0