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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL100, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST100 was released 13 months later than the TL100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the ST100 scores against the TL100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung TL100

 ST100 TL100 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Samsung ST100

 TL100 ST100 

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Samsung TL100

 ST100 TL100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ST100 versus the TL100.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and TL100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung ST100 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ST100 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (155g)
53
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Digital)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST100
Travel photography with Samsung TL100
60
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (155g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
48
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (219g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
37
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
27
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL100 Vlogging highlights
29
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
26
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (219 grams)
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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Samsung TL100
 Samsung ST100Samsung TL100
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST100 Samsung TL100
Also referred to as - ST50
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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/3.6-4.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,152k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $22