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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W650

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W650 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
  • Alternative Name is ST50
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W650 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung TL100 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TL100 was brought out 4 years before the W650 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TL100 scores versus the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony W650

 TL100 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung TL100

 W650 TL100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony W650

 TL100 W650 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL100 offers outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Samsung TL100 and Sony W650 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TL100 and the W650.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and W650.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W650 to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older TL100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W650 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography features
Sony W650 Street photography features
53
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (219 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography features
Sony W650 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Digital)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography features
Sony W650 Travel photography features
49
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (219 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (124 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging information
Sony W650 Vlogging information
26
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (219g)
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony W650
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Also Known as ST50 -
Type 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lb) 124 gr (0.27 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 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 photos
Type 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
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $22 $140