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Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX1

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST50
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung TL100 and Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very well matched but the TL100 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL100 was released 7 months before the TX1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TL100 matches up versus the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony TX1

 TL100 TX1 

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung TL100

 TX1 TL100 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony TX1

 TL100 TX1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung TL100 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL100 compared to the TX1.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and TX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL100 and TX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL100 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung TL100 will give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged TL100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
Sony TX1 Street photography advice
53
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography information
Sony TX1 Sports photography information
33
image stabilization (Digital)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography factors
Sony TX1 Travel photography factors
48
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography information
Sony TX1 Landscape photography information
27
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging details
Sony TX1 Vlogging details
26
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (219g)
28
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony TX1
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Otherwise known as ST50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 10cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1250s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 219g (0.48 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $22 $350