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Samsung TL210 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Additionally referred to as PL150
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Earlier Model is Sigma fp
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Samsung TL210 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung TL210 and Sigma fp L, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The TL210 was introduced 12 years prior to the fp L and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TL210 grades vs the fp L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sigma fp L

 TL210 fp L 
Screen sizing3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung TL210

 fp L TL210 
ReleasedMarch 2021January 2010More recent by 136 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sigma fp L

 TL210 fp L 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL210 comes with outside dimensions 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 fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TL210 compared to the fp L.

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL210 and fp L is 94 and 83 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL210 and fp L.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL210 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sigma fp L will offer more detail using its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older TL210 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL210
Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
89
manual focus
amazing MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL210
Street photography with Sigma fp L
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography advice
Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
amazing MP (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography advice
Sigma fp L Travel photography advice
59
provides focus via touch
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (177 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
weather proof
boasts touch focus
amazing MP (61MP)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp L Landscape photography advice
37
quite wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
amazing MP (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging info
Sigma fp L Vlogging info
28
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
38
touchscreen capability
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Samsung TL210 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sigma fp L
 Samsung TL210Sigma fp L
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL210 Sigma fp L
Also Known as PL150 -
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2021-03-25
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 40
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3.2"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options 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
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 gr (0.39 lbs) 427 gr (0.94 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 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 life - 240 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-07B BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $230 $2,499