Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX7

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung TL100 versus Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the TL100 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor size.

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The TL100 was brought out 12 months prior to the TX7 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TL100 grades versus the TX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL100 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL100 has got physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL100 versus Sony TX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL100 vs the TX7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and TX7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and TX7.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung TL100 will give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TL100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.