Samsung TL100 vs Sony ZV-1
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
- Other Name is ST50
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Revealed May 2020
- Later Model is Sony ZV-1 II

Samsung TL100 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung TL100 vs Sony ZV-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

The TL100 was unveiled 12 years before the ZV-1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TL100 scores versus the ZV-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL100 & Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony ZV-1
TL100 | ZV-1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Samsung TL100
ZV-1 | TL100 | |||
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Revealed | May 2020 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 138 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony ZV-1
TL100 | ZV-1 |
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL100 provides outer dimensions 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 ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Compare the Samsung TL100 vs Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TL100 compared to the ZV-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and ZV-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and ZV-1.
Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL100 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will result in more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged TL100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL100 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Samsung TL100 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL100 | Sony ZV-1 |
Also called | ST50 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2020-05-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 219g (0.48 lb) | 294g (0.65 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $22 | $750 |