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Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost 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
  • Additionally Known as ST5000
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2002
  • Successor is Sigma SD10
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Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD9, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The TL240 was revealed 7 years after the SD9 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TL240 grades versus the SD9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sigma SD9

 TL240 SD9 
LaunchedJanuary 2010November 2002More modern by 87 months
Display sizing3.5"1.8"Larger display (+1.7")
Display resolution230k130kClearer display (+100k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung TL240

 SD9 TL240 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sigma SD9

 TL240 SD9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL240 provides 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 SD9 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TL240 vs the SD9.

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and SD9 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL240 and SD9.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL240 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung TL240 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger TL240 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography information
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL240
Street photography with Sigma SD9
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950 grams)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography info
Sigma SD9 Sports photography info
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography info
Sigma SD9 Travel photography info
60
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
29
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (950g)
low resolution (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography info
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD9 as a Vlogging camera
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung TL240 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sigma SD9
 Samsung TL240Sigma SD9
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung TL240 Sigma SD9
Otherwise known as ST5000 -
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-06 2002-11-26
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 4800 400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 1.8"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
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 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
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Retail cost $171 $3,001