Samsung TL100 vs Sony W510
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W510 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
- Additionally referred to as ST50
(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

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").

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.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W510 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony W510
TL100 | W510 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung TL100
W510 | TL100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony W510
TL100 | W510 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Check out the Samsung TL100 versus Sony W510 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | 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 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 |