Samsung TL100 vs Sony W310
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W310 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
- Introduced January 2009
- Alternate Name is ST50
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Released January 2010

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W310 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Samsung TL100 and Sony W310, 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 W310 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TL100 was announced 12 months earlier than the W310 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TL100 grades vs the W310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W310 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony W310
TL100 | W310 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung TL100
W310 | TL100 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony W310
TL100 | W310 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Samsung TL100 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung TL100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
See the Samsung TL100 and Sony W310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TL100 vs the W310.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and W310 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL100 and W310.
To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged TL100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Otherwise known as | ST50 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 219 grams (0.48 lbs) | 137 grams (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $22 | $150 |