Samsung TL100 vs Sony a3500

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung TL100 and Sony a3500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The TL100 was brought out 6 years earlier than the a3500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TL100 matches up against the a3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL100 & Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL100 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL100 compared to the a3500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and a3500 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL100 and a3500.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony a3500 will result in more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.