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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung TL100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was announced 5 years after the TL100 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades against the TL100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung TL100

 Galaxy Camera 2 TL100 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 TL100 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung TL100

 Galaxy Camera 2 TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers exterior measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 and the TL100.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and TL100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and TL100.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography advice
Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (283g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography details
Samsung TL100 Sports photography details
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL100 Travel photography factors
73
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
49
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (219g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL100 Vlogging advice
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
lighter than competition in class (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others (219g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung TL100
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Samsung TL100
Also called - ST50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-02 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283g (0.62 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 400 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $400 $22