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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD9 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST550
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released November 2002
  • Renewed by Sigma SD10
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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD9, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The TL225 was revealed 6 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TL225 scores versus the SD9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sigma SD9

 TL225 SD9 
ReleasedAugust 2009November 2002Fresher by 82 months
Display size3.5"1.8"Larger display (+1.7")
Display resolution1152k130kCrisper display (+1022k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung TL225

 SD9 TL225 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sigma SD9

 TL225 SD9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL225 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TL225 versus the SD9.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and SD9 is 94 and 54 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL225 and SD9.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL225 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung TL225 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TL225 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
resolution not great (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography info
Sigma SD9 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (187g)
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography features
Sigma SD9 Travel photography features
59
provides focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (187 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
29
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (950 grams)
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography highlights
37
pretty wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
40
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL225
Vlogging with Sigma SD9
29
pretty wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (187g)
9
no video recording
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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sigma SD9
 Samsung TL225Sigma SD9
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung TL225 Sigma SD9
Also Known as ST550 -
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-08-13 2002-11-26
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 3200 400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 1.8"
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 187 gr (0.41 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Physical 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 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 shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $488 $3,001