Samsung TL100 vs Sony NEX-7

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung TL100 and Sony NEX-7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL100 was released 3 years before the NEX-7 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TL100 grades versus the NEX-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL100 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL100 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL100 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL100 and Sony NEX-7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TL100 against the NEX-7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and NEX-7 is 91 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL100 and NEX-7.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL100 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older TL100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.