Samsung TL500 vs Sony A6100
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternate Name is EX1
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Announced August 2019

Samsung TL500 vs Sony A6100 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Samsung TL500 versus Sony A6100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and A6100 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

The TL500 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the A6100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TL500 matches up against the A6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony A6100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL500 and Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony A6100
TL500 | A6100 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Samsung TL500
A6100 | TL500 | |||
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Announced | August 2019 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 111 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony A6100
TL500 | A6100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies |
Samsung TL500 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL500 enjoys exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Examine the Samsung TL500 versus Sony A6100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TL500 compared to the A6100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL500 and A6100 is 88 and 81 respectively.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL500 and A6100.
All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL500 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A6100 will result in greater detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged TL500 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL500 vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Samsung TL500 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL500 | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Also called | EX1 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-07-09 | 2019-08-28 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 32000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.4 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 386 gr (0.85 lb) | 396 gr (0.87 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 40 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 129 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-07A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $527 | $748 |