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Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5000
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Replaced the Sigma SD10
  • Later Model is Sigma SD15
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Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung TL240 versus Sigma SD14, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The TL240 was revealed 3 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TL240 scores against the SD14 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sigma SD14

 TL240 SD14 
IntroducedJanuary 2010September 2006Fresher by 40 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution230k150kClearer screen (+80k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung TL240

 SD14 TL240 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sigma SD14

 TL240 SD14 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL240 features physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL240 versus Sigma SD14 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TL240 and the SD14.

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and SD14 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL240 and SD14.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL240 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung TL240 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer TL240 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low resolution (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography details
Sigma SD14 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL240
Sports photography with Sigma SD14
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Travel photography highlights
60
comes with touch focus
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
42
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
Landscape photography with Sigma SD14
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 Vlogging details
Sigma SD14 Vlogging details
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung TL240Sigma SD14
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL240 Sigma SD14
Also Known as ST5000 -
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-06 2006-09-26
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 4800 800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 150k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 750g (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Retail price $171 $198