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Samsung TL500 vs Sony A6100

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42
Samsung TL500 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung TL500 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Samsung TL500
(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
Sony A6100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony A6100

 TL500 A6100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Samsung TL500

 A6100 TL500 
AnnouncedAugust 2019July 2010More modern by 111 months
Screen resolution922k614kClearer screen (+308k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony A6100

 TL500 A6100 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

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

Samsung TL500 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL500 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL500 Portrait photography information
Sony A6100 Portrait photography information
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
81
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL500 Street photography details
Sony A6100 Street photography details
66
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (386 grams)
79
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL500 Sports photography details
Sony A6100 Sports photography details
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
74
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL500
Travel photography with Sony A6100
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (386 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
86
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL500 Landscape photography info
Sony A6100 Landscape photography info
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL500 Vlogging information
Sony A6100 Vlogging information
64
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others (386 grams)
79
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL500 and Sony A6100
 Samsung TL500Sony Alpha a6100
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