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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was unveiled 3 years later than the TL100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the DV300F scores vs the TL100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung TL100

 DV300F TL100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Samsung DV300F

 TL100 DV300F 

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung TL100

 DV300F TL100 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F features outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has proportions 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 Samsung DV300F versus Samsung TL100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the DV300F versus the TL100.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and TL100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and TL100.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung DV300F to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern DV300F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography advice
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Digital)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
Samsung TL100 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (133g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
48
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography highlights
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
Samsung TL100 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
26
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung TL100
 Samsung DV300FSamsung TL100
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV300F Samsung TL100
Alternate name - ST50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-02 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m -
Flash modes 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 BP88 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $22