Samsung TL500 vs Sony S2100
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Launched July 2010
- Also Known as EX1
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Below is a detailed review of the Samsung TL500 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL500 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly similar but the TL500 (1/1.7") and S2100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe TL500 was manufactured 7 months later than the S2100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TL500 scores versus the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony S2100
| TL500 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung TL500
| S2100 | TL500 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony S2100
| TL500 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Samsung TL500 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL500 provides exterior 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 S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TL500 and the S2100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL500 and S2100 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Samsung TL500 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL500 and S2100.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL500 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony S2100 will offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher TL500 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| Samsung TL500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung TL500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| Also referred to as | EX1 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-07-09 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.4 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1200 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 386 grams (0.85 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 40 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 129 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | SLB-07A | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $527 | $0 |