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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Alternative Name is ST550
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Earlier Model is Sigma fp
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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung TL225 vs Sigma fp L, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The TL225 was revealed 12 years before the fp L and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TL225 grades vs the fp L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sigma fp L

 TL225 fp L 
Screen sizing3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung TL225

 fp L TL225 
ReleasedMarch 2021August 2009More recent by 141 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution2100k1152kSharper screen (+948k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sigma fp L

 TL225 fp L 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL225 enjoys outer dimensions 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 L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TL225 compared to the fp L.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and fp L is 94 and 83 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL225 and fp L.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL225 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp L will result in extra detail because of its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older TL225 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography factors
Sigma fp L Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
89
has manual focus
high megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography factors
Sigma fp L Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (187g)
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL225
Sports photography with Sigma fp L
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp L Travel photography highlights
59
has focus by touch
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (187 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
environment proof
comes with focus via touch
high megapixels (61 megapixels)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp L Landscape photography information
37
really wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
high megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging advice
Sigma fp L Vlogging advice
29
really wide (27mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors (187g)
38
touch screen
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sigma fp L
 Samsung TL225Sigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung TL225 Sigma fp L
Also referred to as ST550 -
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-08-13 2021-03-25
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,152k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 187 gr (0.41 pounds) 427 gr (0.94 pounds)
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 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 life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-07A BP-51
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $488 $2,499