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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma fp

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma fp 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Successor is Sigma fp L
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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma fp Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung TL225 and Sigma fp, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The TL225 was brought out 11 years prior to the fp which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TL225 matches up vs the fp in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sigma fp

 TL225 fp 
Display dimension3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung TL225

 fp TL225 
AnnouncedJuly 2019August 2009More modern by 120 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution2100k1152kSharper display (+948k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sigma fp

 TL225 fp 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL225 offers external 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 fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TL225 against the fp.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and fp is 94 and 84 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL225 and fp.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL225 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sigma fp will provide extra detail having its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged TL225 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography factors
Sigma fp Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
85
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL225
Street photography with Sigma fp
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (187g)
77
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL225
Sports photography with Sigma fp
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography factors
Sigma fp Travel photography factors
59
has focus by touch
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (187g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
environment proof
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp Landscape photography information
37
rather wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (187g)
37
touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sigma fp
 Samsung TL225Sigma fp
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL225 Sigma fp
Also called ST550 -
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-08-13 2019-07-11
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
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 no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 187g (0.41 lbs) 422g (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 BP-51
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $488 $2,050