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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung TL500

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Released July 2010
  • Also Known as EX1
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung DV150F versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.

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The DV150F was launched 2 years later than the TL500 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the DV150F grades versus the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung TL500

 DV150F TL500 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 31 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung DV150F

 TL500 DV150F 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung TL500

 DV150F TL500 

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Samsung DV150F versus Samsung TL500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the DV150F compared to the TL500.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and TL500 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and TL500.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DV150F due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung DV150F will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer DV150F should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography information
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography information
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV150F
Street photography with Samsung TL500
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography info
Samsung TL500 Sports photography info
36
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
Samsung TL500 Travel photography info
69
lighter than average (116 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
64
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (386g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Landscape photography camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
Vlogging with Samsung TL500
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
64
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (386g)
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung TL500
 Samsung DV150FSamsung TL500
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV150F Samsung TL500
Alternate name - EX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lb) 386 grams (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $150 $527