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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W230

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W230 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W230 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Samsung TL100 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was revealed very close to the W230 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the TL100 grades against the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony W230

 TL100 W230 

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung TL100

 W230 TL100 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony W230

 TL100 W230 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL100 has got outer 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 W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TL100 and the W230.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and W230 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL100 and W230.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography information
Sony W230 Street photography information
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (219 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography advice
Sony W230 Sports photography advice
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography highlights
Sony W230 Travel photography highlights
48
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (219g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
Landscape photography with Sony W230
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging factors
Sony W230 Vlogging factors
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (219g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony W230
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Alternative name ST50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219g (0.48 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $22 $180