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Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Alternative Name is PL150
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma SD14
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Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung TL210 and Sigma SD15, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The TL210 was manufactured about the same time to the SD15 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TL210 scores against the SD15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sigma SD15

 TL210 SD15 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung TL210

 SD15 TL210 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sigma SD15

 TL210 SD15 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL210 features outside measurements 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 SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL210 and Sigma SD15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TL210 compared to the SD15.

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and SD15 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL210 and SD15.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL210 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung TL210 will result in more detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography features
Sigma SD15 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (177g)
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL210
Sports photography with Sigma SD15
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL210
Travel photography with Sigma SD15
59
features touch focus
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (177g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
42
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography factors
37
decently wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD15 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (177g)
9
can't record video
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Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sigma SD15
 Samsung TL210Sigma SD15
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL210 Sigma SD15
Also referred to as PL150 -
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-02-20
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 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 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 pounds) 750g (1.65 pounds)
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 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/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $230 $1,500