Samsung TL100 vs Sony W620
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
- Also referred to as ST50
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2012

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W620 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung TL100 vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The TL100 was announced 4 years prior to the W620 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the TL100 matches up versus the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W620 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony W620
TL100 | W620 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung TL100
W620 | TL100 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony W620
TL100 | W620 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Samsung TL100 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL100 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Samsung TL100 vs Sony W620 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TL100 and the W620.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and W620.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W620 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Also referred to as | ST50 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
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 speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 219g (0.48 lb) | 116g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life | - | 220 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $22 | $102 |