Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX200V
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX200V 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
- Alternate Name is ST50
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Announced January 2012

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX200V Overview
Following is a detailed review of the Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX200V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The TL100 was introduced 4 years before the TX200V which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TL100 matches up against the TX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL100 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony TX200V
TL100 | TX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung TL100
TX200V | TL100 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Display dimensions | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony TX200V
TL100 | TX200V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL100 offers external 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 TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TL100 versus the TX200V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and TX200V is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and TX200V.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX200V to deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TL100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Also referred to as | ST50 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
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) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 219g (0.48 lb) | 129g (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 220 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $22 | $500 |