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Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX10V
  • Replacement is Sony HX30V
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung TL100 and Sony HX20V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the HX20V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TL100 scores versus the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony HX20V

 TL100 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Samsung TL100

 HX20V TL100 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2009More recent by 42 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony HX20V

 TL100 HX20V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL100 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TL100 compared to the HX20V.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and HX20V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL100 and HX20V.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX20V to render extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older TL100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography features
Sony HX20V Portrait photography features
26
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
Sony HX20V Street photography advice
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (219g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL100
Sports photography with Sony HX20V
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography info
Sony HX20V Travel photography info
49
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (219g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (254g)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX20V Landscape photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging information
Sony HX20V Vlogging information
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors (219 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony HX20V
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Otherwise known as ST50 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lb) 254 grams (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 life - 320 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $22 $397