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Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2x
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Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung TL220 and Sigma DP2s, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The TL220 was announced 6 months before the DP2s and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TL220 grades against the DP2s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sigma DP2s

 TL220 DP2s 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung TL220

 DP2s TL220 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sigma DP2s

 TL220 DP2s 
RevealedAugust 2009February 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL220 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TL220 vs the DP2s.

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and DP2s is 95 and 86 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL220 and DP2s.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL220 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung TL220 will deliver extra detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2s
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL220
Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2s Travel photography advice
62
has focus by touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2s Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung TL220Sigma DP2s
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung TL220 Sigma DP2s
Also called as ST500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-13 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
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 area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 169g (0.37 lb) 280g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $90 $940