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Samsung TL350 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38
Samsung TL350 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung TL350 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB2000
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced November 2002
  • Successor is Sigma SD10
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Samsung TL350 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung TL350 versus Sigma SD9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the TL350 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The TL350 was manufactured 7 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TL350 scores against the SD9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sigma SD9

 TL350 SD9 
IntroducedFebruary 2010November 2002Fresher by 89 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution920k130kSharper screen (+790k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung TL350

 SD9 TL350 

Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sigma SD9

 TL350 SD9 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL350 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL350 features outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL350 versus Sigma SD9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TL350 against the SD9.

Samsung TL350 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL350 and SD9 is 94 and 54 respectively.

Samsung TL350 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL350 and SD9.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL350 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung TL350 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher TL350 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL350 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL350 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL350 Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography advice
35
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
46
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL350 Sports photography factors
Sigma SD9 Sports photography factors
29
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Travel photography camera
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
29
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
low MP (3MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
40
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
max ISO too low (400)
no Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD9 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung TL350 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL350 and Sigma SD9
 Samsung TL350Sigma SD9
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung TL350 Sigma SD9
Also called as WB2000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-02-20 2002-11-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 3200 400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.4-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 1.8"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lbs) 950 grams (2.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $3,001