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Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX50

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST50
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was manufactured 4 years before the WX50 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TL100 matches up vs the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony WX50

 TL100 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung TL100

 WX50 TL100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony WX50

 TL100 WX50 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL100 enjoys physical 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 WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TL100 vs the WX50.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and WX50.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX50 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older TL100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
Portrait photography with Sony WX50
26
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
Sony WX50 Street photography advice
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (219g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL100
Sports photography with Sony WX50
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL100
Travel photography with Sony WX50
48
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (219 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging factors
Sony WX50 Vlogging factors
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (219g)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony WX50
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Also referred to as ST50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219g (0.48 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $22 $250