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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally Known as EX1
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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL500, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") use different sensor size.

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The ST100 was launched 6 months prior to the TL500 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ST100 matches up versus the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung TL500

 ST100 TL500 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k614kCrisper screen (+538k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung ST100

 TL500 ST100 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Samsung TL500

 ST100 TL500 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Same age

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 features external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ST100 vs the TL500.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and TL500.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung ST100 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography highlights
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography factors
Samsung TL500 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
66
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST100
Sports photography with Samsung TL500
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
60
includes touch focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (155g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (386g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Landscape photography camera
37
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST100
Vlogging with Samsung TL500
29
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
64
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (386g)
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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Samsung TL500
 Samsung ST100Samsung TL500
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST100 Samsung TL500
Otherwise known as - EX1
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-07-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,152k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 386 grams (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $250 $527