Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX9
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 18 months | |
| Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
| Display size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
| Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
| Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony TX9
| TL100 | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | 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).
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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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and TX9 is 91 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
| Samsung TL100 | Sony 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 |