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Samsung TL100 vs Sony T900

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung TL100 vs Sony T900 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST50
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony T900 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung TL100 and Sony T900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was launched about the same time to the T900 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TL100 grades versus the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony T900

 TL100 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung TL100

 T900 TL100 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony T900

 TL100 T900 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL100 offers outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TL100 versus the T900.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and T900 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and T900.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
Portrait photography with Sony T900
26
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
Sony T900 Street photography advice
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (219 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography details
Sony T900 Sports photography details
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL100
Travel photography with Sony T900
48
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (219 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging information
Sony T900 Vlogging information
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average (219g)
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built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony T900
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Also called as ST50 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 pounds) 143 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $22 $300