Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro
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Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Revealed August 2009
- Also Known as ST500
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- 45mm (F2.8) lens
- 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
- Introduced February 2014
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung TL220 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TL220 was manufactured 5 years before the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the TL220 grades vs the DP2 Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL220 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro
| TL220 | DP2 Quattro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung TL220
| DP2 Quattro | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2014 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 54 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
| TL220 | DP2 Quattro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL220 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
Examine the Samsung TL220 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TL220 against the DP2 Quattro.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and DP2 Quattro is 95 and 70 respectively.
Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL220 and DP2 Quattro.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL220 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will produce greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older TL220 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications
| Samsung TL220 | Sigma DP2 Quattro | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
| Model type | Samsung TL220 | Sigma DP2 Quattro |
| Alternative name | ST500 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-08-13 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | TRUE III engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5424 x 3616 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 27-124mm (4.6x) | 45mm (1x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.40 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 169 gr (0.37 lb) | 395 gr (0.87 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") |
| 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-07A | BP-51 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $90 | $931 |