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Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7S

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7S 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as ST50
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Later Model is Sony A7S II
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7S Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung TL100 versus Sony A7S, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the A7S (12MP) is pretty comparable but the TL100 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The TL100 was revealed 6 years prior to the A7S which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TL100 scores against the A7S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony A7S

 TL100 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung TL100

 A7S TL100 
IntroducedApril 2014January 2009More modern by 63 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony A7S

 TL100 A7S 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL100 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and A7S is 91 and 77 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and A7S.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The TL100 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The more aged TL100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
Portrait photography with Sony A7S
26
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
has manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
Sony A7S Street photography advice
53
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (219 grams)
76
tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (489g)
good high ISO (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography factors
Sony A7S Sports photography factors
33
image stabilization (Digital)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery power (360 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography information
Sony A7S Travel photography information
48
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (219 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
lighter than average in class (489 grams)
weather sealing
low battery power (360 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
66
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (409,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S as a Vlogging camera
26
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than others in class (219 grams)
34
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
lighter than average in class (489 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony A7S
 Samsung TL100Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL100 Sony Alpha A7S
Also called ST50 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-08 2014-04-06
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 3200 409600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic input
Headphone input
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 219 grams (0.48 lb) 489 grams (1.08 lb)
Physical 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 score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $22 $1,998