Samsung TL100 vs Sony S950
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![Samsung TL100 front Samsung TL100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-TL100/Samsung-TL100-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S950/Sony-S950-front.jpg)
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony S950 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
- Other Name is ST50
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2009
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony S950 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Samsung TL100 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The TL100 was brought out very close to the S950 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TL100 matches up vs the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony S950 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony S950
TL100 | S950 |
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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung TL100
S950 | TL100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony S950
TL100 | S950 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Samsung TL100 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL100 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Samsung TL100 and Sony S950 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TL100 compared to the S950.
![Samsung TL100 vs Sony S950 size comparison Samsung TL100 vs Sony S950 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-TL100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S950-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.
![Samsung TL100 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison Samsung TL100 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-TL100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S950-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung TL100 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL100 and S950.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung TL100 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively.
![Samsung TL100 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison Samsung TL100 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-TL100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S950-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung TL100 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung TL100 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung TL100 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-TL100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S950-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Otherwise known as | ST50 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 219 gr (0.48 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $22 | $130 |