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Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX1

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST50
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung TL100 and Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the TL100 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL100 was revealed 7 months prior to the WX1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TL100 grades versus the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony WX1

 TL100 WX1 

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung TL100

 WX1 TL100 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony WX1

 TL100 WX1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL100 enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TL100 versus the WX1.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and WX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL100 and WX1.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL100 using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung TL100 will show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX1 Portrait photography advice
26
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Street photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (219g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography details
Sony WX1 Sports photography details
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography factors
Sony WX1 Travel photography factors
48
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (219 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (149g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX1 Landscape photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging info
Sony WX1 Vlogging info
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competitors (219 grams)
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (149g)
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony WX1
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Also Known as ST50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219g (0.48 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $22 $149