Samsung TL500 vs Sigma fp
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Samsung TL500 vs Sigma fp Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Announced July 2010
- Also referred to as EX1
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Revealed July 2019
- New Model is Sigma fp L
Samsung TL500 vs Sigma fp Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Samsung TL500 versus Sigma fp, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and fp (25MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and fp (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TL500 was manufactured 10 years before the fp and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the TL500 grades against the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung TL500 vs Sigma fp Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL500 and Sigma fp. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sigma fp
TL500 | fp | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung TL500
fp | TL500 | |||
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Revealed | July 2019 | July 2010 | More recent by 109 months | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 614k | Clearer display (+1486k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sigma fp
TL500 | fp | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing |
Samsung TL500 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL500 comes with outer dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).
Look at the Samsung TL500 versus Sigma fp in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TL500 against the fp.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL500 and fp is 88 and 84 respectively.
Samsung TL500 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL500 and fp.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL500 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma fp will offer you more detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TL500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung TL500 vs Sigma fp Specifications
Samsung TL500 | Sigma fp | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung TL500 | Sigma fp |
Also called | EX1 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-07-09 | 2019-07-11 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 25MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
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 | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens focal range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 30 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 614k dot | 2,100k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 386g (0.85 lbs) | 422g (0.93 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 wec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $527 | $2,050 |