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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Also referred to as EX1
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Samsung TL500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced 3 years after the TL500 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores versus the TL500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung TL500

 Galaxy Camera 2 TL500 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k614kSharper screen (+423k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 TL500 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung TL500

 Galaxy Camera 2 TL500 
Manually focus More precise focus

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 comes with exterior dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the TL500.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and TL500 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and TL500.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will give you more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 2 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
has manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average in class (283 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Sports photography with Samsung TL500
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
73
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (283g)
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (386g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography highlights
52
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL500 Vlogging advice
37
really wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
lighter than average in class (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (386 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung TL500
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung TL500
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Samsung TL500
Also called as - EX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-02 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283 grams (0.62 lbs) 386 grams (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 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 life 400 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $527