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Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Samsung TL220
(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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2s
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Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL220 was released 18 months prior to the DP2x which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TL220 matches up vs the DP2x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sigma DP2x

 TL220 DP2x 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Samsung TL220

 DP2x TL220 
ReleasedFebruary 2011August 2009More recent by 18 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sigma DP2x

 TL220 DP2x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL220 comes with physical dimensions 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 DP2x has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TL220 vs the DP2x.

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL220 and DP2x is 95 and 86 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL220 and DP2x.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL220 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung TL220 will show more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older TL220 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (280g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography details
Sigma DP2x Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL220
Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
62
supports touch to focus
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than average (280g)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography features
37
quite wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
48
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging info
Sigma DP2x Vlogging info
31
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung TL220 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sigma DP2x
 Samsung TL220Sigma DP2x
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL220 Sigma DP2x
Otherwise known as ST500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-13 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 15 fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169 grams (0.37 lb) 280 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical 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 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 model SLB-07A -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $90 $699