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Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX10

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST50
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was released 24 months earlier than the WX10 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the TL100 matches up vs the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony WX10

 TL100 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung TL100

 WX10 TL100 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony WX10

 TL100 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL100 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TL100 and the WX10.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and WX10 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL100 and WX10.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX10 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
Sony WX10 Street photography advice
53
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (219 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Digital)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL100
Travel photography with Sony WX10
48
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (219 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX10 Landscape photography factors
27
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL100
Vlogging with Sony WX10
26
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (219 grams)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony WX10
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Also referred to as ST50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.10 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lbs) 161 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $22 $200