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Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is WB1000
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Later Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung TL320 versus Sigma SD1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is pretty close but the TL320 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The TL320 was launched 19 months prior to the SD1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TL320 grades versus the SD1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sigma SD1

 TL320 SD1 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Samsung TL320

 SD1 TL320 
IntroducedSeptember 2010February 2009Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sigma SD1

 TL320 SD1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL320 has external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TL320 versus the SD1.

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL320 and SD1 is 98 and 77 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL320 and SD1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL320 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma SD1 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older TL320 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography information
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography information
34
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography info
Sigma SD1 Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL320
Sports photography with Sigma SD1
30
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL320
Travel photography with Sigma SD1
59
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
weather proof
good MP (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography factors
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no liveview
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD1 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
9
no video
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Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sigma SD1
 Samsung TL320Sigma SD1
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL320 Sigma SD1
Otherwise known as WB1000 -
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-02-23 2010-09-21
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
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
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $380 $2,339