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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also Known as ST550
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2x
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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung TL225 versus Sigma DP2s, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The TL225 was launched 6 months earlier than the DP2s so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TL225 matches up versus the DP2s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sigma DP2s

 TL225 DP2s 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung TL225

 DP2s TL225 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sigma DP2s

 TL225 DP2s 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL225 comes with external 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 DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TL225 versus the DP2s.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and DP2s is 94 and 86 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL225 and DP2s.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL225 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung TL225 will give more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography info
Sigma DP2s Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (280 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography information
Sigma DP2s Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography information
Sigma DP2s Travel photography information
59
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (187g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition (280g)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography advice
37
rather wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
48
manual focus
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL225
Vlogging with Sigma DP2s
29
rather wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (187g)
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
no mic jack
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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung TL225Sigma DP2s
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung TL225 Sigma DP2s
Also Known as ST550 -
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,152k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 187 grams (0.41 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical 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 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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $488 $940