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Samsung TL220 vs Sigma fp

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma fp 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
  • Additionally Known as ST500
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Refreshed by Sigma fp L
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Samsung TL220 vs Sigma fp Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung TL220 versus Sigma fp, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The TL220 was released 11 years earlier than the fp which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TL220 scores against the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sigma fp

 TL220 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung TL220

 fp TL220 
RevealedJuly 2019August 2009More modern by 120 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sigma fp

 TL220 fp 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL220 features outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL220 versus Sigma fp in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TL220 compared to the fp.

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and fp is 95 and 84 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and fp.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL220 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma fp will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL220 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography features
Sigma fp Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
85
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL220
Street photography with Sigma fp
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography information
Sigma fp Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography info
Sigma fp Travel photography info
62
provides focus by touch
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
weather proof
features focus by touch
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
Landscape photography with Sigma fp
37
really wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
83
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging details
Sigma fp Vlogging details
31
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
37
touch screen
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung TL220 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sigma fp
 Samsung TL220Sigma fp
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung TL220 Sigma fp
Also Known as ST500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-08-13 2019-07-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 169g (0.37 pounds) 422g (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-07A BP-51
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $90 $2,050