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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST550
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1
  • New Model is Sigma DP1x
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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP1s, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL225 was announced very close to the DP1s and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TL225 scores against the DP1s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sigma DP1s

 TL225 DP1s 
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung TL225

 DP1s TL225 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sigma DP1s

 TL225 DP1s 
ReleasedAugust 2009October 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL225 has external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TL225 and the DP1s.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and DP1s is 94 and 90 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and DP1s.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL225 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung TL225 will provide more detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography features
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography details
Sigma DP1s Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (187g)
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (270g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL225
Travel photography with Sigma DP1s
59
boasts touch focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (187g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography features
36
relatively wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
44
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL225
Vlogging with Sigma DP1s
29
relatively wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (187g)
9
no video
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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sigma DP1s
 Samsung TL225Sigma DP1s
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL225 Sigma DP1s
Also called as ST550 -
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-13 2009-10-02
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG 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 187 grams (0.41 lbs) 270 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $488 $0