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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W510

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W510 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST50
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W510 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung TL100 versus Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was unveiled 24 months before the W510 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the TL100 grades against the W510 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony W510

 TL100 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung TL100

 W510 TL100 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony W510

 TL100 W510 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung TL100 has got outer 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 W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TL100 compared to the W510.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and W510 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL100 and W510.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged TL100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography info
Sony W510 Portrait photography info
26
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
Sony W510 Street photography advice
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography information
Sony W510 Sports photography information
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography features
Sony W510 Travel photography features
48
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography details
Sony W510 Landscape photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
32
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging factors
Sony W510 Vlogging factors
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony W510
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Alternate name ST50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $22 $99