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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Also Known as ST550
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1s
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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung TL225 and Sigma DP1x, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The TL225 was released 6 months earlier than the DP1x so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TL225 scores against the DP1x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sigma DP1x

 TL225 DP1x 
Screen size3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung TL225

 DP1x TL225 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sigma DP1x

 TL225 DP1x 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL225 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TL225 vs the DP1x.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and DP1x is 94 and 88 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and DP1x.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL225 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung TL225 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1x
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography details
Sigma DP1x Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (187g)
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography information
Sigma DP1x Travel photography information
59
provides focus via touch
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (187 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
lighter than average in class (250g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1x
37
decently wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
41
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging details
Sigma DP1x Vlogging details
29
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (187g)
25
lighter than average in class (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung TL225Sigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung TL225 Sigma DP1x
Also called ST550 -
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-13 2010-02-20
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
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 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/4.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,152k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual -
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) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 187g (0.41 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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 ID SLB-07A -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $488 $574