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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2x 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST550
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2s
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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2x, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL225 was introduced 18 months prior to the DP2x which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TL225 matches up against the DP2x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sigma DP2x

 TL225 DP2x 
Screen dimension3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Samsung TL225

 DP2x TL225 
RevealedFebruary 2011August 2009Newer by 18 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sigma DP2x

 TL225 DP2x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 has outside 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 DP2x 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TL225 against the DP2x.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and DP2x is 94 and 86 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL225 and DP2x.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL225 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung TL225 will render extra detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged TL225 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography details
Sigma DP2x Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (187 grams)
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (280g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography features
Sigma DP2x Travel photography features
59
provides touch focus
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (187 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
low resolution (5MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography info
37
really wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL225
Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
29
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average (187g)
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
missing mic port
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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sigma DP2x
 Samsung TL225Sigma DP2x
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL225 Sigma DP2x
Also called ST550 -
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-13 2011-02-08
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 12MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 187 gr (0.41 lbs) 280 gr (0.62 lbs)
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 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 feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $488 $699