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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Also Known as ST550
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD14
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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung TL225 versus Sigma SD15, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL225 was released 6 months before the SD15 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the TL225 scores vs the SD15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sigma SD15

 TL225 SD15 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k460kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung TL225

 SD15 TL225 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sigma SD15

 TL225 SD15 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL225 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TL225 vs the SD15.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and SD15 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL225 and SD15.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL225 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung TL225 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography information
Sigma SD15 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (187g)
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD15 Travel photography factors
59
offers touch to focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (187g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
42
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography factors
37
pretty wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD15 Vlogging advice
29
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (187g)
9
no video recording
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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sigma SD15
 Samsung TL225Sigma SD15
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung TL225 Sigma SD15
Also called as ST550 -
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-08-13 2010-02-20
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
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 surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,152k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 187g (0.41 lb) 750g (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $488 $1,500