Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX5

Following is a extended analysis of the Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the TL100 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL100 was launched 13 months prior to the TX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TL100 scores versus the TX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL100 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TL100 versus the TX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and TX5 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and TX5.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL100 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung TL100 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.