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Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD9 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
  • Also Known as PL150
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2002
  • Successor is Sigma SD10
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Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung TL210 versus Sigma SD9, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The TL210 was manufactured 7 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TL210 scores vs the SD9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sigma SD9

 TL210 SD9 
LaunchedJanuary 2010November 2002Fresher by 87 months
Display dimensions3.5"1.8"Larger display (+1.7")
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung TL210

 SD9 TL210 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sigma SD9

 TL210 SD9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL210 features exterior 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 SD9 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TL210 against the SD9.

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and SD9 is 94 and 54 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL210 and SD9.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL210 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung TL210 will offer greater detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern TL210 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL210
Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (177 grams)
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950 grams)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography features
Sigma SD9 Travel photography features
59
has focus by touch
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (177 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
29
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (950 grams)
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
41
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (1.8")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging info
Sigma SD9 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (177g)
9
no video
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Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sigma SD9
 Samsung TL210Sigma SD9
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung TL210 Sigma SD9
Also called PL150 -
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-01-06 2002-11-26
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 3200 400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177g (0.39 lbs) 950g (2.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $230 $3,001