Samsung TL100 vs Sony W810
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W810 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
- Launched January 2009
- Also referred to as ST50
(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

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").

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.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W810 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL100 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony W810
TL100 | W810 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung TL100
W810 | TL100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 60 months |
Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony W810
TL100 | W810 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Compare the Samsung TL100 vs Sony W810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W810 Specifications
Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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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 |