Samsung TL210 vs Sigma SD9

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL210 & Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL210 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

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.

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

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.