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Samsung TL500 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42
Samsung TL500 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung TL500 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as EX1
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma SD14
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Samsung TL500 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung TL500 versus Sigma SD15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and SD15 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The TL500 was announced 5 months later than the SD15 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TL500 grades versus the SD15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sigma SD15

 TL500 SD15 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung TL500

 SD15 TL500 

Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sigma SD15

 TL500 SD15 
RevealedJuly 2010February 2010Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL500 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL500 features outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL500 versus Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TL500 against the SD15.

Samsung TL500 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and SD15 is 88 and 59 respectively.

Samsung TL500 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL500 and SD15.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TL500 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung TL500 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Samsung TL500 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL500 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL500
Portrait photography with Sigma SD15
40
focusing manually
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL500
Street photography with Sigma SD15
66
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (386 grams)
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL500 Sports photography factors
Sigma SD15 Sports photography factors
29
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL500 Travel photography details
Sigma SD15 Travel photography details
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (386g)
low megapixels (10MP)
42
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (5MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL500 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography highlights
52
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL500
Vlogging with Sigma SD15
64
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (386g)
9
can't record video
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Samsung TL500 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL500 and Sigma SD15
 Samsung TL500Sigma SD15
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL500 Sigma SD15
Also called as EX1 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-07-09 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.4 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format H.264 -
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 386g (0.85 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 129 not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-07A -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $527 $1,500