Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung TL100
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Released January 2009
- Alternate Name is ST50

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung TL100 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung TL100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SZ-16 iHS was manufactured 4 years after the TL100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up versus the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Samsung TL100
SZ-16 iHS | TL100 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 49 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
TL100 | SZ-16 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung TL100
SZ-16 iHS | TL100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and 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).
See the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung TL100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the TL100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and TL100 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and TL100.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SZ-16 iHS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Samsung TL100 |
Alternate name | - | ST50 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lb) | 219 gr (0.48 lb) |
Physical 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 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 life | 220 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $230 | $22 |