Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD15
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Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD15 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
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternative Name is PL150
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL210 & Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL210 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sigma SD15
TL210 | SD15 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung TL210
SD15 | TL210 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sigma SD15
TL210 | SD15 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | February 2010 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and SD15 is 94 and 59 respectively.
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.
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Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Samsung TL210 | Sigma SD15 | |
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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 |