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Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB1000
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma SD14
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Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Samsung TL320 versus Sigma SD15, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL320 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the SD15 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the TL320 matches up versus the SD15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sigma SD15

 TL320 SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung TL320

 SD15 TL320 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sigma SD15

 TL320 SD15 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL320 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL320 versus Sigma SD15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TL320 and the SD15.

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and SD15 is 98 and 59 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL320 and SD15.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL320 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung TL320 will provide greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older TL320 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography highlights
34
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography advice
Sigma SD15 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography info
Sigma SD15 Sports photography info
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Travel photography camera
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
42
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD15 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
9
no video shooting
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Samsung TL320 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sigma SD15
 Samsung TL320Sigma SD15
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung TL320 Sigma SD15
Otherwise known as WB1000 -
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-02-23 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 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 - 750 gr (1.65 lbs)
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 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
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $380 $1,500