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Samsung TL220 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Also Known as ST500
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
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Samsung TL220 vs Sigma fp L Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung TL220 vs Sigma fp L, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL220 was manufactured 12 years before the fp L which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TL220 scores versus the fp L for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sigma fp L

 TL220 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung TL220

 fp L TL220 
ReleasedMarch 2021August 2009Newer by 141 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sigma fp L

 TL220 fp L 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL220 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL220 against the fp L.

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and fp L is 95 and 83 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL220 and fp L.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL220 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp L will produce more detail due to its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged TL220 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
89
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography information
Sigma fp L Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
78
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography information
Sigma fp L Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography info
Sigma fp L Travel photography info
62
boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
73
weather sealing
boasts touch focus
MP count amazing (61MP)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 Landscape photography factors
Sigma fp L Landscape photography factors
37
quite wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
MP count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging factors
Sigma fp L Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
38
touch screen
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Samsung TL220 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sigma fp L
 Samsung TL220Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung TL220 Sigma fp L
Also called as ST500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-08-13 2021-03-25
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 40
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 169g (0.37 lb) 427g (0.94 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-07A BP-51
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Price at release $90 $2,499