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Samsung TL210 vs Sigma fp

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Newer Model is Sigma fp L
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Samsung TL210 vs Sigma fp Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung TL210 vs Sigma fp, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL210 was brought out 10 years prior to the fp which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TL210 scores versus the fp with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sigma fp

 TL210 fp 
Display dimension3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung TL210

 fp TL210 
RevealedJuly 2019January 2010Newer by 115 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sigma fp

 TL210 fp 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL210 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sigma fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TL210 against the fp.

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and fp is 94 and 84 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL210 and fp.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL210 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sigma fp will show greater detail having its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL210 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography features
Sigma fp Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
85
has manual focus
MP count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL210
Sports photography with Sigma fp
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp Travel photography highlights
59
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (177g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
environment proof
features focus via touch
MP count high (25MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma fp Landscape photography highlights
37
rather wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
83
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (177g)
37
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung TL210 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sigma fp
 Samsung TL210Sigma fp
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung TL210 Sigma fp
Also called as PL150 -
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2019-07-11
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3.2"
Display resolution 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177g (0.39 lbs) 422g (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $230 $2,050