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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung TL100
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST50
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was launched 4 years after the TL100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the XZ-10 matches up against the TL100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Samsung TL100

 XZ-10 TL100 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 50 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus XZ-10

 TL100 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung TL100

 XZ-10 TL100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung TL100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the XZ-10 and the TL100.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and TL100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and TL100.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher XZ-10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-10
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
45
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
26
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography information
Samsung TL100 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (221 grams)
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus XZ-10
Sports photography with Samsung TL100
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
60
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (221g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
48
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (219g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-10
Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
53
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL100 Vlogging highlights
35
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others (221 grams)
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors (219g)
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung TL100
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Samsung TL100
Otherwise known as - ST50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-30 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 gr (0.49 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 240 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $428 $22