Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX30

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung TL100 and Sony TX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was introduced 5 years earlier than the TX30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TL100 scores against the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL100 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL100 offers outside 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 TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL100 and Sony TX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TL100 vs the TX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and TX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL100 and TX30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony TX30 to render greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older TL100 will be behind in sensor innovation.