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Samsung TL100 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64

Samsung TL100 vs Sony NEX-6 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
  • Additionally referred to as ST50
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony A6000
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung TL100 vs Sony NEX-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL100 was unveiled 5 years prior to the NEX-6 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TL100 matches up vs the NEX-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony NEX-6

 TL100 NEX-6 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Samsung TL100

 NEX-6 TL100 
IntroducedMarch 2013January 2009More modern by 51 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony NEX-6

 TL100 NEX-6 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung TL100 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL100 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL100 vs Sony NEX-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TL100 compared to the NEX-6.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and NEX-6 is 91 and 85 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL100 and NEX-6.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL100 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-6 will give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged TL100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography advice
26
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Street photography advice
53
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (219g)
78
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (345g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography highlights
33
image stabilization (Digital)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography advice
48
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (219 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
75
lighter than competitors (345 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-6
27
image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging information
26
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (219 grams)
32
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (345g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic socket
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony NEX-6
 Samsung TL100Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL100 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Also Known as ST50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-08 2013-03-25
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219g (0.48 lb) 345g (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1018
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $22 $365