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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Released June 2013
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Samsung TL100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was manufactured 4 years after the TL100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SZ-15 matches up vs the TL100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Samsung TL100

 SZ-15 TL100 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 55 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus SZ-15

 TL100 SZ-15 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung TL100

 SZ-15 TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 offers external measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-15 versus Samsung TL100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-15 vs the TL100.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and TL100 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and TL100.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-15 to provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SZ-15 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-15
Street photography with Samsung TL100
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography features
Samsung TL100 Sports photography features
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography features
Samsung TL100 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
48
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (219g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography highlights
49
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-15
Vlogging with Samsung TL100
34
relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external mic support
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (219 grams)
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung TL100
 Olympus SZ-15Samsung TL100
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-15 Samsung TL100
Also referred to as - ST50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 gr (0.55 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $22