Samsung TL100 vs Sony A500
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony A500 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
- Revealed January 2009
- Additionally referred to as ST50
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Announced August 2009
- Replacement is Sony A560
Photography Glossary Samsung TL100 vs Sony A500 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung TL100 and Sony A500, 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 A500 (12MP) is very similar but the TL100 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TL100 was revealed 7 months before the A500 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the TL100 grades vs the A500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL100 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony A500
| TL100 | A500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Samsung TL100
| A500 | TL100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2009 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony A500
| TL100 | A500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Samsung TL100 vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL100 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony A500 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).
See the Samsung TL100 and Sony A500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TL100 compared to the A500.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and A500 is 91 and 63 respectively.
Samsung TL100 vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and A500.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The TL100 comes with the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged TL100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony A500 Specifications
| Samsung TL100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung TL100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 |
| Also Known as | ST50 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2009-08-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4272 x 2848 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | - |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| 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) | - |
| Max 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) | 630g (1.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 64 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 772 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 520 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $22 | $638 |