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Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD14 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL150
Sigma SD14
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sigma SD14

 TL210 SD14 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010September 2006More recent by 40 months
Screen size3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution230k150kCrisper screen (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung TL210

 SD14 TL210 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sigma SD14

 TL210 SD14 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

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

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography info
Sigma SD14 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (177g)
48
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL210
Sports photography with Sigma SD14
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography details
Sigma SD14 Travel photography details
59
has touch focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (177g)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
42
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography information
37
fairly wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD14 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
9
no video recording
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Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung TL210Sigma SD14
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