Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL100
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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91 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Other Name is WB550
(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
- Alternative Name is ST50

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL100 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The HZ15W was unveiled 2 months later than the TL100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the HZ15W grades versus the TL100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung TL100. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung TL100
HZ15W | TL100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Samsung HZ15W
TL100 | HZ15W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung TL100
HZ15W | TL100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W comes with external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check the Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the HZ15W and the TL100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and TL100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and TL100.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you need to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Samsung TL100 |
Otherwise known as | WB550 | ST50 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-23 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | 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 metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) | 219 gr (0.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $330 | $22 |