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Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD14 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST500
Sigma SD14
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sigma SD14

 TL220 SD14 
LaunchedAugust 2009September 2006Newer by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k150kCrisper screen (+80k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung TL220

 SD14 TL220 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sigma SD14

 TL220 SD14 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

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

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography factors
Sigma SD14 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL220
Sports photography with Sigma SD14
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography details
Sigma SD14 Travel photography details
62
supports touch focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
42
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (5MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
Landscape photography with Sigma SD14
37
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung TL220Sigma SD14
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