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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL65
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
  • Also referred to as ST50
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung SL620 and Samsung TL100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Samsung. The resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was launched 2 months after the TL100 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SL620 grades versus the TL100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung TL100

 SL620 TL100 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Samsung SL620

 TL100 SL620 

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Samsung TL100

 SL620 TL100 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL620 has got external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL620 and Samsung TL100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL620 versus the TL100.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and TL100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and TL100.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography advice
26
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography advice
Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (168g)
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography information
Samsung TL100 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL620
Travel photography with Samsung TL100
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (168g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
48
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (219 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL100 Vlogging highlights
24
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (168g)
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than average (219g)
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Samsung TL100
 Samsung SL620Samsung TL100
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL620 Samsung TL100
Otherwise known as PL65 ST50
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $22