Samsung TL100 vs Sony A6100

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung TL100 vs Sony A6100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The TL100 was launched 11 years before the A6100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TL100 matches up against the A6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL100 and Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL100 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL100 comes with physical 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 A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL100 vs Sony A6100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TL100 compared to the A6100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and A6100 is 91 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and A6100.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TL100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A6100 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older TL100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.