Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD9
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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL225 & Sigma SD9. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sigma SD9
TL225 | SD9 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | November 2002 | Fresher by 82 months | |
Display size | 3.5" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.7") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 130k | Crisper display (+1022k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung TL225
SD9 | TL225 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus |
Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sigma SD9
TL225 | SD9 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and SD9 is 94 and 54 respectively.
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.
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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Samsung TL225 | Sigma SD9 | |
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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 |