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Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100 VA 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed July 2018
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100 VA, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") come with different sensor size.

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The TL100 was brought out 10 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TL100 grades vs the RX100 VA with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony RX100 VA

 TL100 RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Samsung TL100

 RX100 VA TL100 
RevealedJuly 2018January 2009Fresher by 115 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony RX100 VA

 TL100 RX100 VA 
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL100 has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL100 vs the RX100 VA.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and RX100 VA is 91 and 89 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL100 and RX100 VA.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL100 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 VA will offer you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older TL100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography features
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography features
26
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
Sony RX100 VA Street photography advice
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (219 grams)
86
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography features
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Travel photography camera
49
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (219g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
76
lighter than average in class (299g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
66
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging features
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging features
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (219g)
81
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
does not have external mic support
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony RX100 VA
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Other name ST50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2018-07-13
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate - 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data 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) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lbs) 299 grams (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $22 $998