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Samsung TL240 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5000
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2016
Photography Glossary

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung TL240 vs Sigma Quattro, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The TL240 was manufactured 7 years prior to the Quattro which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TL240 matches up vs the Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sigma Quattro

 TL240 Quattro 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung TL240

 Quattro TL240 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2010Newer by 74 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sigma Quattro

 TL240 Quattro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL240 has got external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TL240 against the Quattro.

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and Quattro is 95 and 63 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL240 and Quattro.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL240 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma Quattro will give you extra detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged TL240 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
81
manual focus
excellent megapixels (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography features
Sigma Quattro Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (160g)
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL240
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
70
excellent megapixels (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
60
provides touch focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
weather proof
excellent megapixels (29 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (625g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
excellent megapixels (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 Vlogging features
Sigma Quattro Vlogging features
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (160g)
22
supports face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video ( pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (625 grams)
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Samsung TL240 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sigma Quattro
 Samsung TL240Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung TL240 Sigma sd Quattro
Also referred to as ST5000 -
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2016-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 29 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 4800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 -
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 625 grams (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
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 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $171 $738