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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W620

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W620 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also referred to as ST50
Sony W620
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony W620

 TL100 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung TL100

 W620 TL100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony W620

 TL100 W620 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W620 size comparison

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

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
Portrait photography with Sony W620
26
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL100
Street photography with Sony W620
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (219 grams)
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography info
Sony W620 Sports photography info
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography information
Sony W620 Travel photography information
48
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (219 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W620 Landscape photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging features
Sony W620 Vlogging features
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (219 grams)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony W620
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
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