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Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Alternate Name is ST50
Sony TX200V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony TX200V

 TL100 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung TL100

 TX200V TL100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony TX200V

 TL100 TX200V 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

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

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography information
Sony TX200V Portrait photography information
26
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
MP count decent (18MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography factors
Sony TX200V Street photography factors
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography info
Sony TX200V Sports photography info
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography info
Sony TX200V Travel photography info
48
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
weather proofing
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
46
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX200V Vlogging highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony TX200V
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
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