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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL100

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Launched May 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5500
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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also referred to as ST50
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL100 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung TL100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was manufactured 16 months after the TL100 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HZ50W matches up vs the TL100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung TL100

 HZ50W TL100 
IntroducedMay 2010January 2009Newer by 16 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Samsung HZ50W

 TL100 HZ50W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung TL100

 HZ50W TL100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ50W offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung TL100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ50W against the TL100.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and TL100 is 70 and 91 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and TL100.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung HZ50W to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer HZ50W will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
46
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
26
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography information
Samsung TL100 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography info
Samsung TL100 Sports photography info
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography advice
Samsung TL100 Travel photography advice
58
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
48
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (219g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography information
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography information
51
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging info
Samsung TL100 Vlogging info
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors (219g)
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung TL100
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung TL100
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ50W Samsung TL100
Also called as WB5500 ST50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-05-03 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 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 H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426g (0.94 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $250 $22