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Samsung TL100 vs Sony A9

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A9 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Replacement is Sony A9 II
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony A9 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung TL100 versus Sony A9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and A9 (24MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The TL100 was introduced 9 years prior to the A9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TL100 scores against the A9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony A9

 TL100 A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Samsung TL100

 A9 TL100 
RevealedApril 2017January 2009Newer by 100 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kCrisper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony A9

 TL100 A9 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL100 has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TL100 vs the A9.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and A9 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and A9.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL100 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A9 will provide more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged TL100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
Portrait photography with Sony A9
26
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
83
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
Sony A9 as a Street photography camera
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (219g)
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A9 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (650 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography advice
Sony A9 Travel photography advice
48
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (219 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
73
good battery life (650 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
Landscape photography with Sony A9
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
good battery life (650 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging features
Sony A9 Vlogging features
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (219 grams)
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony A9
 Samsung TL100Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL100 Sony Alpha A9
Other name ST50 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-08 2017-04-19
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219g (0.48 lbs) 673g (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3517
Other
Battery life - 650 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One 2
Pricing at release $22 $4,498