Samsung TL225 vs Sigma Quattro H
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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs
(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
- Also referred to as ST550
(Full Review)
- 45MP - APS-H Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2016

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung TL225 versus Sigma Quattro H, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) posses different sensor dimensions.

The TL225 was announced 7 years before the Quattro H and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TL225 grades against the Quattro H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma Quattro H Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL225 & Sigma sd Quattro H. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sigma Quattro H
TL225 | Quattro H | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Samsung TL225
Quattro H | TL225 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 79 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1152k | Clearer display (+468k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sigma Quattro H
TL225 | Quattro H | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung TL225 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL225 features outside 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) and the Sigma Quattro H has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung TL225 versus Sigma Quattro H in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL225 against the Quattro H.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and Quattro H is 94 and 78 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and Quattro H.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL225 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma Quattro H will resolve greater detail with its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older TL225 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung TL225 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL225 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications
Samsung TL225 | Sigma sd Quattro H | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung TL225 | Sigma sd Quattro H |
Alternate name | ST550 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-08-13 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-H |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 26.6 x 17.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 476.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 45 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6200 x 4152 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 27-124mm (4.6x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.4 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,152 thousand dot | 1,620 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | - |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 187g (0.41 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
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-61 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $488 | $1,134 |