Samsung TL100 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Comparison

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Samsung TL100

12 MP | 1/2.33 CCD Sensor

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16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Samsung TL100 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing TL100 and SZ-16 iHS, two Compact cameras from Samsung and Olympus. Samsung TL100 is a Small Sensor Compact class camera and Olympus SZ-16 iHS is a Small Sensor Superzoom class camera.

Samsung TL100 was introduced to the market in January 2009 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS was launched in January 2013. As you can see, TL100 is 4 years older than SZ-16 iHS. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Samsung TL100 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2009-01-08

12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 3200

35-105 mm F3.0-5.6 Zoom Lens

Digital only Image Stabilization

2.70" Fixed Type Screen

fps continuous shooting

- 640 x 480 video resolution

219g. 105 x 61 x 37 mm

Also known as ST50

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2013-01-08

16MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 80 - 6400

25-600 mm F3.0-6.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

2.0fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

240fps High-Speed Video

226g. 108 x 70 x 40 mm

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Samsung TL100 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Samsung TL100 over Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Weight	219 g vs 226 g	7 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele	5.60 vs 6.90	faster lens at tele

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Reasons to choose Olympus SZ-16 iHS over Samsung TL100

In-built Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Digital only	Sharper images especially at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 12 MP	33% more pixels
Max Native ISO	6.400 vs 3.200	100% higher Max Native ISO
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.7	0.3 inches larger display
LCD Resolution	460k dots vs 230k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/2000s vs 1/1500s	faster mechanical shutter
Focal Length - Wide	25mm vs 35mm	10 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	600mm vs 105mm	495 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	24.0x vs 3.0x	more flexible focal coverage
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480	Higher Resolution Video

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Common Strengths of Samsung TL100 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Image Stabilization	Digital only vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	Easy focusing on portrait shots

Common Weaknesses of Samsung TL100 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs Fixed Type	Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution	230k dots vs 460k dots	Low resolution screens
Manual Focusing	No vs No	No manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	No vs No	No manual exposure control
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

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Samsung TL100 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Samsung TL100 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung TL100 has external dimensions of 105 x 61 x 37 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.46″) and weighs 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz) (including batteries). Olympus SZ-16 iHS has external dimensions of 108 x 70 x 40 mm (4.25 x 2.76 x 1.57″) and weighs 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Samsung TL100 and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS. Samsung TL100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 3mm narrower, 9mm shorter and 3mm thinner than Olympus SZ-16 iHS.

Comparison image of the Samsung TL100 and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung TL100 is 7g lighter than the Olympus SZ-16 iHS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

TL100

SZ-16 iHS

Min

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Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

TL100

SZ-16 iHS

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Samsung TL100 (ST50) nor Olympus SZ-16 iHS provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Olympus SZ-16 iHS's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Samsung TL100's 2.7 screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Samsung TL100 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS: Sensor Comparison

Samsung TL100 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Olympus SZ-16 iHS has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the TL100 and SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Samsung TL100 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Cameras

Samsung TL100 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.

Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the Samsung TL100 or the Olympus SZ-16 iHS, including hyperfocal distance.

Samsung TL100 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Lens Specs Comparison

Samsung TL100 features a 35-105 mm F3.0-5.6 3× zoom lens whereas Olympus SZ-16 iHS features a 25-600 mm F3.0-6.9 24× zoom lens.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS has 10mm wider coverage than the Samsung TL100. Both cameras has a max aperture of f3.00 at the wide end. On the tele end, Olympus SZ-16 iHS has 495mm longer telezoom reach than the Samsung TL100. However, with a max aperture of f5.60, Samsung TL100 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

TL100

SZ-16 iHS

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

TL100

SZ-16 iHS

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

TL100

SZ-16 iHS

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

TL100

SZ-16 iHS

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Samsung TL100 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Samsung TL100 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Samsung TL100 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Olympus SZ-16 iHS for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Samsung TL100 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus SZ-16 iHS for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Small 1/2.33 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Samsung TL100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus SZ-16 iHS for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1500s
Focus Points
105 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
600 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90
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Samsung TL100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus SZ-16 iHS for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Compact Body
219g
Small 1/2.33 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
3.0X Optical Zoom
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Compact Body
226g
24.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Body Thickness 40mm
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Samsung TL100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus SZ-16 iHS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
No Environmental Sealings
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25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Samsung TL100 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision regarding which camera best suits your needs and budget. However, if you're curious about how we rated the Samsung TL100 and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS, below you'll find their scores across five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Samsung TL100 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS scores compare:

Samsung TL100

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #413 out of 488 in Compact cameras
Ranked #1227 out of 1384 in all Cameras

Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #229 out of 488 in Compact cameras
Ranked #874 out of 1384 in all Cameras

Olympus SZ-16 iHS is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Samsung TL100 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Samsung TL100. Otherwise, Olympus SZ-16 iHS is the better camera overall.

Samsung TL100

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General	Samsung TL100	Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Brand	Samsung	Olympus
Announced	2009-01-08	2013-01-08
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.08 x 4.56 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	27.72mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	12 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	35-105 mm (3×)	25-600 mm (24×)
Max Aperture	F3.0-5.6	F3.0-6.9
Macro Focus Range	10cm	n/a
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	2.70"	3.00"
Resolution	230k dots	460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/1500s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Digital only	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	n/a	2.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	640 x 480	1280 x 720
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	219g	226g
Dimensions	105 x 61 x 37mm	108 x 70 x 40mm
Battery Life	n/a	220 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction

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