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Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

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
  • Also Known as ST50
Samsung WB250F
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Samsung WB250F

 TL100 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung TL100

 WB250F TL100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Samsung WB250F

 TL100 WB250F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
26
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography factors
Samsung WB250F Street photography factors
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Sports photography highlights
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
48
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung TL100Samsung WB250F
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