Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD14
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Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally Known as PL150
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Announced September 2006
- Succeeded the Sigma SD10
- Successor is Sigma SD15
Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD14 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sigma SD14
TL210 | SD14 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | September 2006 | More recent by 40 months | |
Screen size | 3.5" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 150k | Crisper screen (+80k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung TL210
SD14 | TL210 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sigma SD14
TL210 | SD14 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Samsung TL210 | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung TL210 | Sigma SD14 |
Also called as | PL150 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2006-09-26 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 27-135mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 150k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 177g (0.39 lb) | 750g (1.65 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
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 | SLB-07B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $230 | $198 |