Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD14
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Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD14 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 referred to as ST500
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Launched September 2006
- Succeeded the Sigma SD10
- Replacement is Sigma SD15

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD14 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD14, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The TL220 was brought out 2 years after the SD14 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TL220 scores versus the SD14 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL220 and Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sigma SD14
TL220 | SD14 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | September 2006 | Newer by 36 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 150k | Crisper screen (+80k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung TL220
SD14 | TL220 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sigma SD14
TL220 | SD14 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL220 has external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
See the Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TL220 versus the SD14.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and SD14 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and SD14.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL220 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung TL220 will resolve extra detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TL220 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Samsung TL220 | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung TL220 | Sigma SD14 |
Also referred to as | ST500 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-08-13 | 2006-09-26 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 27-124mm (4.6x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 150k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
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 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 169 grams (0.37 pounds) | 750 grams (1.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
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 model | SLB-07A | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $90 | $198 |