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Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Samsung TL100
(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
Sony HX9V
(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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Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX9V Overview

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").

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The 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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony HX9V

 TL100 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung TL100

 HX9V TL100 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 30 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony HX9V

 TL100 HX9V 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX9V Portrait photography advice
26
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography highlights
Sony HX9V Street photography highlights
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (219g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL100
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography details
Sony HX9V Travel photography details
48
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (219g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (245g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography features
Sony HX9V Landscape photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging information
Sony HX9V Vlogging information
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average (219 grams)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony HX9V
 Samsung TL100Sony 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