Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD10
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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(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
- Other Name is ST550
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Released March 2004
- Replaced the Sigma SD9
- Replacement is Sigma SD14
Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD10 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung TL225 and Sigma SD10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TL225 was revealed 5 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TL225 grades against the SD10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL225 and Sigma SD10. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL225 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sigma SD10
TL225 | SD10 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | March 2004 | More recent by 66 months | |
Display sizing | 3.5" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.7") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 130k | Crisper display (+1022k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung TL225
SD10 | TL225 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sigma SD10
TL225 | SD10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung TL225 and Sigma SD10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TL225 and the SD10.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and SD10 is 94 and 54 respectively.
Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL225 and SD10.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL225 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung TL225 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer TL225 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Samsung TL225 | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung TL225 | Sigma SD10 |
Otherwise known as | ST550 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-08-13 | 2004-03-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2268 x 1512 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 27-124mm (4.6x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inches | 1.8 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,152 thousand dot | 130 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 187 gr (0.41 lb) | 950 gr (2.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
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 | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $488 | $198 |