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Samsung TL100 vs Sony H55

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung TL100 vs Sony H55 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
  • Other Name is ST50
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony H55 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung TL100 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was unveiled 17 months prior to the H55 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TL100 grades versus the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony H55

 TL100 H55 

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung TL100

 H55 TL100 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2009More modern by 17 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony H55

 TL100 H55 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL100 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TL100 compared to the H55.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and H55 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL100 and H55.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony H55 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged TL100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography factors
Sony H55 Portrait photography factors
26
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography information
Sony H55 Street photography information
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (219g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography details
Sony H55 Sports photography details
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL100
Travel photography with Sony H55
48
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (219 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging features
Sony H55 Vlogging features
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than average (219g)
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony H55
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Otherwise known as ST50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219g (0.48 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $22 $235