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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W550

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W550 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST50
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W550 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung TL100 versus Sony W550, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was announced 3 years earlier than the W550 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the TL100 scores vs the W550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony W550

 TL100 W550 

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung TL100

 W550 TL100 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 30 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony W550

 TL100 W550 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL100 has outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TL100 versus the W550.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and W550 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and W550.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W550 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older TL100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W550 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography factors
Sony W550 Street photography factors
53
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (219g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography details
Sony W550 Sports photography details
33
image stabilization (Digital)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W550 as a Travel photography camera
48
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography features
Sony W550 Landscape photography features
27
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging factors
Sony W550 Vlogging factors
26
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony W550
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Also called ST50 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-07-24
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 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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219g (0.48 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single -
Cost at release $22 $119