Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD10

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL220 was manufactured 5 years after the SD10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TL220 scores versus the SD10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL220 and Sigma SD10. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL220 has external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TL220 and the SD10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and SD10 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL220 and SD10.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL220 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung TL220 will give you extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer TL220 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.