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Samsung TL100 vs Sony A68

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A68 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
  • Other Name is ST50
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released November 2015
  • Older Model is Sony A65
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony A68 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung TL100 vs Sony A68, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL100 was revealed 7 years before the A68 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TL100 scores vs the A68 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony A68

 TL100 A68 

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung TL100

 A68 TL100 
ReleasedNovember 2015January 2009Fresher by 83 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony A68

 TL100 A68 
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL100 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TL100 and the A68.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and A68 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL100 and A68.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL100 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A68 will result in extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older TL100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography information
Sony A68 Portrait photography information
26
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography information
Sony A68 Street photography information
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (219 grams)
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography factors
Sony A68 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
low battery (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography highlights
Sony A68 Travel photography highlights
49
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (219g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (510 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A68 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery (510 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging highlights
Sony A68 Vlogging highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (219g)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony A68
 Samsung TL100Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL100 Sony SLT-A68
Otherwise known as ST50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-01-08 2015-11-06
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 219 grams (0.48 lb) 610 grams (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $22 $581