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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung TL500

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is EX1
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung TL500 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung TL500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was manufactured 2 years later than the TL500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades versus the TL500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung TL500

 Galaxy Camera 4G TL500 
RevealedAugust 2012July 2010Fresher by 27 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 TL500 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k0kCrisper screen (+614k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung TL500

 Galaxy Camera 4G TL500 

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G features physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the TL500.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and TL500 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and TL500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will resolve more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 4G is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography factors
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than average (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography factors
Samsung TL500 Sports photography factors
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography advice
Samsung TL500 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than competition (305g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
64
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (386g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Landscape photography camera
47
quite wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
Samsung TL500 Vlogging details
37
quite wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
64
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than average (386 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung TL500
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSamsung TL500
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Samsung TL500
Also called - EX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-29 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution - 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 0k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 8 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.20 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 386g (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" 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 model - SLB-07A
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $550 $527