Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX1
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL100 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony WX1
TL100 | WX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung TL100
WX1 | TL100 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony WX1
TL100 | WX1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Check out the Samsung TL100 and Sony WX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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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 |