Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB250F
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Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
- Also Known as ST50
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Samsung TL100 and Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TL100 was released 5 years before the WB250F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the TL100 matches up vs the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL100 & Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Samsung WB250F
TL100 | WB250F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung TL100
WB250F | TL100 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2009 | Fresher by 48 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Samsung WB250F
TL100 | WB250F | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL100 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Samsung TL100 and Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TL100 vs the WB250F.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.
Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and WB250F.
As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB250F to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older TL100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Samsung TL100 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung TL100 | Samsung WB250F |
Also referred to as | ST50 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 219g (0.48 pounds) | 226g (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $22 | $250 |