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Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as ST50
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched June 2018
  • Old Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Updated by Sony RX100 VII
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung TL100 and Sony RX100 VI, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL100 was released 10 years prior to the RX100 VI which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the TL100 grades vs the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony RX100 VI

 TL100 RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Samsung TL100

 RX100 VI TL100 
LaunchedJune 2018January 2009More modern by 114 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony RX100 VI

 TL100 RX100 VI 

Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL100 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TL100 vs the RX100 VI.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and RX100 VI is 91 and 88 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL100 and RX100 VI.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL100 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 VI will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography advice
26
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 VI Street photography highlights
53
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (219 grams)
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than average (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography information
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography information
33
image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high fps (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography advice
48
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (219g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
77
lighter than average (301 grams)
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
bad battery (240 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VI
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
65
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
bad battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging information
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging information
26
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors (219g)
77
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (301g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony RX100 VI
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Also Known as ST50 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2018-06-05
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 secs
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
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lbs) 301 grams (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 life - 240 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $22 $1,198