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Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST50
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was announced 5 years before the WB30F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TL100 matches up against the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Samsung WB30F

 TL100 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung TL100

 WB30F TL100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Samsung WB30F

 TL100 WB30F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL100 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TL100 and the WB30F.

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and WB30F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and WB30F.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB30F to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged TL100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography highlights
26
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography features
Samsung WB30F Street photography features
53
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (219g)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography info
Samsung WB30F Sports photography info
33
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
48
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (219g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (128g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography information
27
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB30F Vlogging highlights
26
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (219g)
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung TL100 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung TL100Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL100 Samsung WB30F
Otherwise known as ST50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 grams (0.48 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $22 $180