Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung TL100
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34 Features
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Revealed January 2011
(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
- Announced January 2009
- Alternate Name is ST50

Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung TL100 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Olympus XZ-1 versus Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very comparable but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and TL100 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

The XZ-1 was manufactured 2 years after the TL100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the XZ-1 scores against the TL100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-1 & Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Samsung TL100
XZ-1 | TL100 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 25 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus XZ-1
TL100 | XZ-1 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung TL100
XZ-1 | TL100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-1 enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) and 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).
Examine the Olympus XZ-1 versus Samsung TL100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the XZ-1 versus the TL100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and TL100 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-1 and TL100.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung TL100 will provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern XZ-1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Olympus XZ-1 | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus XZ-1 | Samsung TL100 |
Also called as | - | ST50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-26 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 44.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3664 x 2752 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 614k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 275 gr (0.61 lbs) | 219 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 34 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 18.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 117 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $567 | $22 |