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Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX80

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST50
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX80 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung TL100 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was brought out 5 years before the WX80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TL100 scores versus the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony WX80

 TL100 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung TL100

 WX80 TL100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony WX80

 TL100 WX80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL100 has got physical 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 WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TL100 versus the WX80.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and WX80.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX80 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged TL100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography details
Sony WX80 Street photography details
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (219g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (124g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography information
Sony WX80 Sports photography information
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL100
Travel photography with Sony WX80
48
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (219g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (124 grams)
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography features
Sony WX80 Landscape photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX80 Vlogging highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average in class (219 grams)
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony WX80
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Also called as ST50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219g (0.48 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 life - 240 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Retail price $22 $276