Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD10
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36 Features
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Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL240 & Sigma SD10. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sigma SD10
TL240 | SD10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | March 2004 | Fresher by 71 months |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.7") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 130k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Samsung TL240 | Sigma SD10 | |
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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 |