Samsung TL210 vs Sony a5100
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is PL150
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Revealed August 2014
- Replaced the Sony a5000
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In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung TL210 and Sony a5100, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TL210 was released 5 years earlier than the a5100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TL210 grades versus the a5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony a5100
| TL210 | a5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Samsung TL210
| a5100 | TL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2014 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 56 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony a5100
| TL210 | a5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung TL210 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL210 features external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TL210 versus the a5100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL210 and a5100 is 94 and 89 respectively.
Samsung TL210 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL210 and a5100.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL210 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony a5100 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older TL210 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony a5100 Specifications
| Samsung TL210 | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung TL210 | Sony Alpha a5100 |
| Alternate name | PL150 | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2014-08-17 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 179 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 27-135mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.40 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 177 grams (0.39 lbs) | 283 grams (0.62 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1347 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 pictures |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | SLB-07B | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $230 | $448 |