Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD14

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung TL210 and Sigma SD14, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The TL210 was announced 3 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TL210 matches up versus the SD14 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL210 and Sigma SD14. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL210 Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL210 has outer 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) and the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL210 and Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TL210 versus the SD14.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and SD14 is 94 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL210 and SD14.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL210 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung TL210 will render greater detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TL210 provides an edge in sensor technology.