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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W810

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W810 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as ST50
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W810 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung TL100 vs Sony W810, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was introduced 6 years prior to the W810 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the TL100 grades vs the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony W810

 TL100 W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung TL100

 W810 TL100 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony W810

 TL100 W810 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL100 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL100 against the W810.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and W810 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and W810.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W810 to give you greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older TL100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
good MP (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography features
Sony W810 Street photography features
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (219 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography advice
Sony W810 Sports photography advice
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography details
Sony W810 Travel photography details
48
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (219g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography factors
Sony W810 Landscape photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
41
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL100
Vlogging with Sony W810
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (219 grams)
32
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony W810
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Also Known as ST50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lb) 111 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 - 200 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $22 $100