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Samsung TL100 vs Sony S950

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung TL100 vs Sony S950 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
  • Other Name is ST50
Sony S950
(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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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony S950

 TL100 S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung TL100

 S950 TL100 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony S950

 TL100 S950 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography factors
Sony S950 Street photography factors
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (219 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography factors
Sony S950 Travel photography factors
48
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (219g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (219 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony S950
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
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