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Samsung TL100 vs Sony H20

Portability
91 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87 Imaging
33 Features
29 Overall
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is ST50
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2009
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony H20 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung TL100 and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was unveiled 4 months prior to the H20 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TL100 grades against the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony H20

		

		

			
 TL100 H20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung TL100

		

		

			
 H20 TL100 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony H20

		

		

			
 TL100 H20 
IntroducedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung TL100 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL100 enjoys exterior 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 Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Samsung TL100 and Sony H20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TL100 versus the H20.
Samsung TL100 vs Sony H20 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and H20 is 91 and 87 respectively.
Samsung TL100 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung TL100 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and H20.
Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung TL100 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Samsung TL100 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung TL100 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung TL100 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography features
Sony H20 Portrait photography features
26
 includes face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
27
 you can focus manually
 no external flash support
 MP count low (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Samsung TL100
Street photography with Sony H20
53
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 heavier than competitors (219 grams)
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
33
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 includes tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
26
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
 MP count low (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Samsung TL100
Travel photography with Sony H20
48
 built-in flash
 no Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors (219 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
 built-in flash
 very long zoom (380mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition in class (250g)
 MP count low (10MP)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography information
Sony H20 Landscape photography information
27
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
36
 you can focus manually
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 MP count low (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
26
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 includes face detection focusing
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
 no external mic support
 heavier than competitors (219 grams)
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony H20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony H20
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Also referred to as ST50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-05-14
Body design 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 10MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 219g (0.48 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $22 $249