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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD10 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
  • Other Name is ST550
Sigma SD10
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sigma SD10

 TL225 SD10 
ReleasedAugust 2009March 2004More recent by 66 months
Display sizing3.5"1.8"Larger display (+1.7")
Display resolution1152k130kCrisper display (+1022k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung TL225

 SD10 TL225 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sigma SD10

 TL225 SD10 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and SD10 is 94 and 54 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
Portrait photography with Sigma SD10
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL225
Street photography with Sigma SD10
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (187 grams)
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography information
Sigma SD10 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography info
Sigma SD10 Travel photography info
59
supports focus via touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (187g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
29
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography information
37
relatively wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging factors
Sigma SD10 Vlogging factors
29
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (187g)
9
no video recording
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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sigma SD10
 Samsung TL225Sigma SD10
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