Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX5
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
- Alternative Name is ST50
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
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Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the TL100 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe TL100 was announced 17 months before the HX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TL100 matches up versus the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony HX5
| TL100 | HX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Samsung TL100
| HX5 | TL100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony HX5
| TL100 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL100 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" 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 ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TL100 against the HX5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and HX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and HX5.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TL100 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung TL100 will show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older TL100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Otherwise known as | ST50 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 219g (0.48 lb) | 200g (0.44 lb) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $22 | $275 |