Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX500
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX500 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
- Announced January 2009
- Other Name is ST50
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched April 2015
- Superseded the Sony WX350

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung TL100 and Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TL100 was released 7 years before the WX500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the TL100 scores versus the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL100 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony WX500
TL100 | WX500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung TL100
WX500 | TL100 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 76 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony WX500
TL100 | WX500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Samsung TL100 and Sony WX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TL100 and the WX500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and WX500 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL100 and WX500.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX500 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older TL100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Also called | ST50 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 219g (0.48 lbs) | 236g (0.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 | - | 360 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $22 | $348 |