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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W370

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W370 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as ST50
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W370 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung TL100 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was launched 12 months prior to the W370 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TL100 grades vs the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony W370

 TL100 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung TL100

 W370 TL100 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony W370

 TL100 W370 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL100 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TL100 against the W370.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL100 and W370.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W370 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older TL100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography factors
Sony W370 Portrait photography factors
26
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL100
Street photography with Sony W370
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL100
Sports photography with Sony W370
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL100
Travel photography with Sony W370
48
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography information
Sony W370 Landscape photography information
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
37
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging information
Sony W370 Vlogging information
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (219g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony W370
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Alternative name ST50 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $22 $230