Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX80

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.