Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX50V

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX50V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was released 5 years before the HX50V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TL100 scores against the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL100 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL100 has outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TL100 versus the HX50V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and HX50V is 91 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and HX50V.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older TL100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.