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Samsung TL100 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
86
Overall
66

Samsung TL100 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
Sony ZV-1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony ZV-1

 TL100 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Samsung TL100

 ZV-1 TL100 
RevealedMay 2020January 2009More modern by 138 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony ZV-1

 TL100 ZV-1 

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).

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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.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography info
26
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
72
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Street photography factors
53
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (219g)
85
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
70
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL100
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
48
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (219g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
81
lighter than competition in class (294g)
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1
27
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
26
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (219 grams)
86
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony ZV-1
 Samsung TL100Sony ZV-1
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