Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX9V
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Launched July 2011
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Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung TL100 and Sony HX9V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TL100 was unveiled 3 years prior to the HX9V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TL100 scores versus the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony HX9V
| TL100 | HX9V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung TL100
| HX9V | TL100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 30 months | |
| Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
| Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony HX9V
| TL100 | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL100 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Samsung TL100 and Sony HX9V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TL100 and the HX9V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.
Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL100 and HX9V.
As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX9V to provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older TL100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
| Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
| Otherwise known as | ST50 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 219 grams (0.48 lb) | 245 grams (0.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 |
| Pricing at launch | $22 | $328 |