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Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5000
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung TL240 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The TL240 was revealed 5 years prior to the DP2 Quattro and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TL240 grades against the DP2 Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 TL240 DP2 Quattro 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung TL240

 DP2 Quattro TL240 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 TL240 DP2 Quattro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL240 has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL240 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TL240 versus the DP2 Quattro.

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and DP2 Quattro is 95 and 70 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL240 and DP2 Quattro.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL240 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older TL240 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography factors
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Travel photography camera
60
has focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
53
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography info
37
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
59
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
9
can't record video
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Samsung TL240 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Samsung TL240Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL240 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Also referred to as ST5000 -
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2014-02-13
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TRUE III engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4334 x 3256 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 4800 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 45mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 395g (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
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-11A BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $171 $931