Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung TL500

Here is a detailed overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung TL500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was unveiled 2 years later than the TL500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades vs the TL500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung TL500. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung TL500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the TL500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and TL500 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and TL500.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 3G having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will give you more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 3G provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.