Samsung TL500 vs Sony a5100

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung TL500 versus Sony a5100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and a5100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL500 was announced 5 years before the a5100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TL500 scores vs the a5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL500 and Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL500 comes with outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Samsung TL500 versus Sony a5100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TL500 versus the a5100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL500 and a5100 is 88 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL500 and a5100.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TL500 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony a5100 will resolve greater detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older TL500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.