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Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB1000
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Old Model is Sigma SD10
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD15
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Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung TL320 versus Sigma SD14, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL320 was announced 2 years after the SD14 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the TL320 matches up versus the SD14 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sigma SD14

 TL320 SD14 
LaunchedFebruary 2009September 2006More modern by 30 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k150kSharper screen (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung TL320

 SD14 TL320 

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sigma SD14

 TL320 SD14 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL320 has outside dimensions 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) whilst the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL320 versus Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TL320 versus the SD14.

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL320 and SD14 is 98 and 59 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL320 and SD14.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL320 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung TL320 will show extra detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger TL320 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
34
focusing manually
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL320
Street photography with Sigma SD14
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography features
Sigma SD14 Sports photography features
30
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD14 Travel photography factors
59
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
42
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography info
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL320
Vlogging with Sigma SD14
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung TL320Sigma SD14
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL320 Sigma SD14
Also called WB1000 -
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-02-23 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 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Highest boosted ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 150k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 port
Headphone port
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 - 750 grams (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $380 $198