Samsung ST95 vs Samsung TL100

Lets look closer at the Samsung ST95 versus Samsung TL100, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was revealed 2 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ST95 matches up versus the TL100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST95 & Samsung TL100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST95 Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST95 offers exterior dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ST95 compared to the TL100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST95 and TL100 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST95 and TL100.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST95 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger ST95 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.