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Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7R

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7R II
Photography Glossary

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7R Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung TL100 and Sony A7R, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The TL100 was launched 6 years earlier than the A7R and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TL100 scores against the A7R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony A7R

 TL100 A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung TL100

 A7R TL100 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 62 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony A7R

 TL100 A7R 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TL100 versus the A7R.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and A7R is 91 and 78 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and A7R.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A7R will produce more detail utilizing its extra 24MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older TL100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography information
Sony A7R Portrait photography information
26
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
84
focusing manually
sensor resolution is excellent (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL100
Street photography with Sony A7R
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (219 grams)
80
tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (465 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography factors
Sony A7R Sports photography factors
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is excellent (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (340 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL100
Travel photography with Sony A7R
48
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (219 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competitors in class (465g)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is excellent (36MP)
bad battery power (340 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography information
Sony A7R Landscape photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is excellent (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging factors
Sony A7R Vlogging factors
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others in class (219g)
36
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (465 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony A7R
 Samsung TL100Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL100 Sony Alpha A7R
Also called ST50 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-08 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 219 grams (0.48 lb) 465 grams (1.03 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $22 $1,898