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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST550
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2009
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2s
Photography Glossary

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Samsung TL225 and Sigma DP2, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The TL225 was brought out very close to the DP2 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TL225 grades versus the DP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sigma DP2

 TL225 DP2 
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung TL225

 DP2 TL225 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sigma DP2

 TL225 DP2 
AnnouncedAugust 2009September 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 has got outer 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 DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TL225 vs the DP2.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and DP2 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and DP2.

Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL225 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung TL225 will produce extra detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography advice
Sigma DP2 Street photography advice
59
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (187g)
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography details
Sigma DP2 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL225
Travel photography with Sigma DP2
59
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (187 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
resolution not great (5MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography features
37
quite wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
48
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2 Vlogging highlights
29
quite wide (27mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (187 grams)
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sigma DP2
 Samsung TL225Sigma DP2
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL225 Sigma DP2
Also Known as ST550 -
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-13 2009-09-21
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor 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 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,152k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 187 grams (0.41 lb) 280 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $488 $649