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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W380

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Samsung TL100
(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
  • Additionally referred to as ST50
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W380 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung TL100 and Sony W380, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TL100 was revealed 12 months prior to the W380 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TL100 grades vs the W380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony W380

 TL100 W380 

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung TL100

 W380 TL100 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony W380

 TL100 W380 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL100 provides outside 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) while the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL100 and Sony W380 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TL100 versus the W380.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and W380 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and W380.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W380 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged TL100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography advice
Sony W380 Portrait photography advice
26
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography details
Sony W380 Street photography details
53
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (219 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography information
Sony W380 Sports photography information
33
image stabilization (Digital)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography highlights
Sony W380 Travel photography highlights
48
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (219 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography advice
Sony W380 Landscape photography advice
27
image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging details
Sony W380 Vlogging details
26
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (219g)
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony W380
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Also called ST50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.80 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
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $22 $44