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Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD10 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5000
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD9
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD14
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Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD10, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The TL240 was unveiled 5 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TL240 scores vs the SD10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sigma SD10

 TL240 SD10 
IntroducedJanuary 2010March 2004Fresher by 71 months
Display size3.5"1.8"Larger display (+1.7")
Display resolution230k130kSharper display (+100k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung TL240

 SD10 TL240 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sigma SD10

 TL240 SD10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL240 has outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TL240 versus the SD10.

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and SD10 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL240 and SD10.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL240 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung TL240 will offer you more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TL240 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography advice
Sigma SD10 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (160g)
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD10 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
60
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (160g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
29
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (950 grams)
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
41
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (1.8")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 Vlogging info
Sigma SD10 Vlogging info
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (160g)
9
no video recording
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Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sigma SD10
 Samsung TL240Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL240 Sigma SD10
Also called ST5000 -
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-01-06 2004-03-19
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4334 x 3256 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 4800 800
Max boosted ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 1.8"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $171 $198