Samsung TL100

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    Highlights

    • 12 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
    • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Samsung TL100 was announced in 2009 and is a 1/2.33-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm) Standard Compact camera with 12 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Samsung TL100 can capture video up to 640 x 480 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Samsung TL series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Samsung TL series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Samsung TL500
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    		July
    2010    		 10 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Articulated 3.0"
    614k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung TL350
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    		February
    2010    		 10.2 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung TL240
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    		January
    2010    		 14 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 4,800 Fixed 3.50"
    230k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Samsung TL210
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    		January
    2010    		 12.4 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.50"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung TL205
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    		January
    2010    		 12.2 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung TL225
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    		August
    2009    		 12.2 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.50"
    1,152k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Samsung TL220
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    		August
    2009    		 12.2 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Samsung TL320
    Compare
    		February
    2009    		 12.2 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
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    2009    		 12 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Samsung TL500 vs TL350 vs TL240 vs TL210 vs TL205 vs TL225.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung TL100.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Screen Size - 2.70"

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Samsung TL100 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Samsung TL100 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3984 x 2656, 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048, 1536, 1024 x 768 with 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung TL100.

    Samsung TL240
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    1/2.3-inch

    14 MP

    Samsung TL350
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    1/2.33-inch

    10.2 MP

    Samsung TL225
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.2 MP

    Samsung TL320
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.2 MP

    Samsung TL220
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.2 MP

    Samsung TL500
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    1/1.7-inch

    10 MP

    Samsung TL210
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.4 MP

    Samsung TL205
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.2 MP

    Olympus XZ-1
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    1/1.63-inch

    10 MP

    Sony a6100
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Canon R5 C
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    Full Frame

    45.0 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Samsung TL100 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Samsung TL100's shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec.


    Flash

    Samsung TL100 has a built-in flash.

    Physical Parameters

    Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105 x 61 x 37 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.46"). It weighs 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    105 mm (4.13")

    61 mm (2.4")

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    Samsung TL100 dimensions

    Samsung TL100 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Samsung TL100 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    46

    Samsung TL100 gets a score of 46 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    74

    Samsung TL100 gets a score of 74 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    69

    Samsung TL100 gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    73

    Samsung TL100 gets a score of 73 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Samsung TL100 gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    86

    Samsung TL100 gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)

    Samsung TL100 Evaluation

    We evaluate Samsung TL100 and give score of 53 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    45

    We give Samsung TL100 a score of 45 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Samsung TL100 a score of 62 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    41

    We give Samsung TL100 a score of 41 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

    Focusing

    GOOD
    75

    We give Samsung TL100 a score of 75 for Focusing parameters.

    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    50

    We give Samsung TL100 a score of 50 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    POOR
    46

    We give Samsung TL100 a score of 46 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    53

    We give Samsung TL100 a score of 53 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)


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