Samsung TL100 vs Sony A290
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony A290 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
- Additionally referred to as ST50
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Launched June 2010
- Old Model is Sony A230
Samsung TL100 vs Sony A290 Overview
Following is a extended assessment of the Samsung TL100 versus Sony A290, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the A290 (14MP) is fairly similar but the TL100 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe TL100 was manufactured 17 months before the A290 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TL100 scores against the A290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung TL100 vs Sony A290 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL100 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony A290
TL100 | A290 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Samsung TL100
A290 | TL100 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 17 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony A290
TL100 | A290 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Samsung TL100 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL100 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check the Samsung TL100 versus Sony A290 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TL100 against the A290.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and A290 is 91 and 66 respectively.
Samsung TL100 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and A290.
As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL100 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A290 will offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony A290 Specifications
Samsung TL100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
Also Known as | ST50 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-06-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 219g (0.48 lb) | 549g (1.21 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 615 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $22 | $600 |