Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX80
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX80 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
- Additionally Known as ST50
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced March 2016

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX80 Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TL100 was brought out 8 years before the HX80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the TL100 matches up versus the HX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony HX80
TL100 | HX80 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Samsung TL100
HX80 | TL100 | |||
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Introduced | March 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 87 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony HX80
TL100 | HX80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL100 comes with outside measurements 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 HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TL100 and the HX80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and HX80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL100 and HX80.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX80 to render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older TL100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Also referred to as | ST50 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2016-03-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 219 grams (0.48 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 390 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $22 | $368 |