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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL100

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(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
Samsung TL100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung TL100

 HZ15W TL100 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Samsung HZ15W

 TL100 HZ15W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung TL100

 HZ15W TL100 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

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

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography details
32
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography details
Samsung TL100 Street photography details
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (249 grams)
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
Sports photography with Samsung TL100
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
Travel photography with Samsung TL100
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (249g)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
49
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (219g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography information
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography information
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging details
Samsung TL100 Vlogging details
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (249 grams)
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (219g)
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung TL100
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung TL100
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