Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL500
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Introduced May 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5500
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Alternative Name is EX1
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL500 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HZ50W was brought out 2 months prior to the TL500 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the HZ50W scores vs the TL500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W & Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung TL500
HZ50W | TL500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung HZ50W
TL500 | HZ50W | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung TL500
HZ50W | TL500 | |||
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Introduced | May 2010 | July 2010 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Touch display | No Touch display |
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W features exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ50W compared to the TL500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and TL500 is 70 and 88 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and TL500.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ50W due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung HZ50W will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung HZ50W | Samsung TL500 |
Otherwise known as | WB5500 | EX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-05-03 | 2010-07-09 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426 gr (0.94 lbs) | 386 gr (0.85 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | SLB-11A | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $250 | $527 |