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Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7S II 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Older Model is Sony A7S
  • Successor is Sony A7S III
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7S II Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7S II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is pretty comparable but the TL100 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The TL100 was revealed 7 years prior to the A7S II and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TL100 scores vs the A7S II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony A7S II

 TL100 A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Samsung TL100

 A7S II TL100 
RevealedOctober 2015January 2009Fresher by 82 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony A7S II

 TL100 A7S II 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL100 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TL100 compared to the A7S II.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and A7S II is 91 and 68 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL100 and A7S II.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The TL100 offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The older TL100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
focusing manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography factors
Sony A7S II Street photography factors
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL100
Sports photography with Sony A7S II
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (370 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL100
Travel photography with Sony A7S II
49
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (219g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
49
weather sealing
low battery pack (370 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S II Landscape photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging info
Sony A7S II Vlogging info
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (219g)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony A7S II
 Samsung TL100Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL100 Sony Alpha A7S II
Alternative name ST50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-08 2015-10-12
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 3200 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 169
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AEB
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) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lb) 627 gr (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 370 images
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
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $22 $2,767