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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL500

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also referred to as EX1
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL500, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and TL500 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was unveiled 5 years prior to the TL500 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GX-1S grades against the TL500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung TL500

 GX-1S TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung GX-1S

 TL500 GX-1S 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2006More modern by 54 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k210kSharper screen (+404k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung TL500

 GX-1S TL500 
Manual focus More exact focus
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S has exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-1S against the TL500.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and TL500 is 68 and 88 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and TL500.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung TL500 will give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
51
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
40
manual focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (605g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
66
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Sports photography camera
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography features
Samsung TL500 Travel photography features
52
lighter than competition in class (605g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (386g)
MP count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging factors
Samsung TL500 Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
64
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (386g)
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung TL500
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung TL500
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-1S Samsung TL500
Also Known as - EX1
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2006-01-16 2010-07-09
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 210k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605 gr (1.33 lb) 386 gr (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 129
Other
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $850 $527