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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Succeeded the Samsung GX-10
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
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung TL100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and TL100 (12MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and TL100 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-20 was released 11 months before the TL100 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GX-20 matches up versus the TL100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung TL100

 GX-20 TL100 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Samsung GX-20

 TL100 GX-20 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2008More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung TL100

 GX-20 TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 offers outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the GX-20 versus the TL100.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and TL100 is 58 and 91 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and TL100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung GX-20 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
26
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-20
Street photography with Samsung TL100
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography features
Samsung TL100 Sports photography features
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proof
good MP (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
48
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (219g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2.7")
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
Vlogging with Samsung TL100
9
no video shooting
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (219 grams)
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung TL100
 Samsung GX-20Samsung TL100
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-20 Samsung TL100
Otherwise known as - ST50
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2008-01-24 2009-01-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4688 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 grams (1.76 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 714 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $850 $22