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Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD9 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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced November 2002
  • New Model is Sigma SD10
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Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung TL220 versus Sigma SD9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL220 was introduced 6 years after the SD9 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TL220 scores vs the SD9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sigma SD9

 TL220 SD9 
IntroducedAugust 2009November 2002Newer by 82 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung TL220

 SD9 TL220 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sigma SD9

 TL220 SD9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL220 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TL220 versus the SD9.

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and SD9 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and SD9.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL220 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung TL220 will give greater detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TL220 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography information
Sigma SD9 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL220
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (3MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD9 Travel photography advice
62
comes with focus by touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
29
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
low resolution (3MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging info
Sigma SD9 Vlogging info
31
relatively wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
9
no video
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Samsung TL220 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sigma SD9
 Samsung TL220Sigma SD9
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL220 Sigma SD9
Also Known as ST500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-08-13 2002-11-26
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 12MP 3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 3200 400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 1.8"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169 gr (0.37 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $90 $3,001