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Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX66

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Also referred to as ST50
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released February 2012
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX66, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was unveiled 4 years before the TX66 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TL100 grades vs the TX66 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony TX66

 TL100 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung TL100

 TX66 TL100 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony TX66

 TL100 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX66 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TL100 compared to the TX66.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and TX66 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL100 and TX66.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX66 to resolve extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged TL100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
Portrait photography with Sony TX66
26
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
53
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (219 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography features
Sony TX66 Sports photography features
33
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX66 Travel photography highlights
48
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (219 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography info
Sony TX66 Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL100
Vlogging with Sony TX66
26
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (219 grams)
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony TX66
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Also called as ST50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219g (0.48 lb) 109g (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 - 250 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $22 $350