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Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand 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 Known as ST5000
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma SD14
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Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung TL240 and Sigma SD15, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The TL240 was launched about the same time to the SD15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TL240 matches up vs the SD15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sigma SD15

 TL240 SD15 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung TL240

 SD15 TL240 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sigma SD15

 TL240 SD15 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL240 has got physical 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 SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TL240 versus the SD15.

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and SD15 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL240 and SD15.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL240 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung TL240 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography details
Sigma SD15 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography information
Sigma SD15 Travel photography information
60
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (160g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
42
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (5MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL240
Vlogging with Sigma SD15
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (160g)
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sigma SD15
 Samsung TL240Sigma SD15
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung TL240 Sigma SD15
Also called as ST5000 -
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-02-20
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4334 x 3256 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 4800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 750 gr (1.65 lbs)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $171 $1,500