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Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX7V 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 HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung TL100 and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the HX7V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TL100 scores against the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony HX7V

 TL100 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung TL100

 HX7V TL100 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony HX7V

 TL100 HX7V 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL100 provides external dimensions 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 HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TL100 compared to the HX7V.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and HX7V.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX7V to produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged TL100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
26
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL100
Street photography with Sony HX7V
53
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (219 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography details
Sony HX7V Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Digital)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
49
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (219 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography features
Sony HX7V Landscape photography features
27
image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
42
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging advice
Sony HX7V Vlogging advice
26
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (219g)
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony HX7V
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Other name ST50 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lbs) 208 gr (0.46 lbs)
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 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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $22 $499