Samsung TL100 vs Sony W330
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Launched January 2010

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W330 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Samsung TL100 vs Sony W330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TL100 was brought out 12 months earlier than the W330 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TL100 scores versus the W330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W330 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony W330
TL100 | W330 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung TL100
W330 | TL100 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony W330
TL100 | W330 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Samsung TL100 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL100 has got external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Samsung TL100 vs Sony W330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TL100 against the W330.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and W330 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and W330.
All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W330 to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Otherwise known as | ST50 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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) | 128g (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $22 | $170 |