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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL500

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung TL500
(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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is EX1
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor size.

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The DV300F was revealed 19 months later than the TL500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the DV300F scores vs the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung TL500

 DV300F TL500 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung DV300F

 TL500 DV300F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung TL500

 DV300F TL500 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F has outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the DV300F vs the TL500.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and TL500 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and TL500.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DV300F with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung DV300F will render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger DV300F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
Sports photography with Samsung TL500
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
Samsung TL500 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average (133g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (386g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography highlights
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging features
Samsung TL500 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
64
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (386 grams)
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung TL500
 Samsung DV300FSamsung TL500
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV300F Samsung TL500
Also referred to as - EX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-02 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 386g (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP88 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $527