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Samsung TL220 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma Quattro H 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST500
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2016
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Samsung TL220 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Samsung TL220 vs Sigma Quattro H, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The TL220 was introduced 7 years before the Quattro H and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TL220 grades versus the Quattro H for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sigma Quattro H

 TL220 Quattro H 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Samsung TL220

 Quattro H TL220 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016August 2009Fresher by 79 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sigma Quattro H

 TL220 Quattro H 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL220 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TL220 vs the Quattro H.

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and Quattro H is 95 and 78 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL220 and Quattro H.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL220 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will give you more detail using its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older TL220 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
83
focusing manually
MP count great (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
good sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL220
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro H
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
72
MP count great (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography information
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography information
62
has focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
weather sealing
MP count great (45MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro H
37
decently wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count great (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
26
has face detection focus
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low ( pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Samsung TL220 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sigma Quattro H
 Samsung TL220Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL220 Sigma sd Quattro H
Otherwise known as ST500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-08-13 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-H
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 45 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6200 x 4152
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.9 1.4
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.8 frames per sec
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 options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 -
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169g (0.37 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
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 BP-61
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $90 $1,134