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Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX9

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released July 2010
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung TL100 versus Sony TX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was released 18 months prior to the TX9 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TL100 scores against the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony TX9

 TL100 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung TL100

 TX9 TL100 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 18 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony TX9

 TL100 TX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL100 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Samsung TL100 versus Sony TX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL100 compared to the TX9.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and TX9 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL100 and TX9.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged TL100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
26
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography features
Sony TX9 Street photography features
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography advice
Sony TX9 Sports photography advice
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX9 Travel photography highlights
48
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
offers focus via touch
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (149g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
41
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL100
Vlogging with Sony TX9
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
32
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (149g)
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony TX9
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Otherwise known as ST50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 grams (0.48 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $22 $799