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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL500

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(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
Samsung TL500
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung TL500

 HZ50W TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung HZ50W

 TL500 HZ50W 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung TL500

 HZ50W TL500 
IntroducedMay 2010July 2010Similar age
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and TL500 is 70 and 88 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography features
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography features
46
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
40
manual focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
66
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography info
Samsung TL500 Sports photography info
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography details
Samsung TL500 Travel photography details
58
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (386g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
52
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
Vlogging with Samsung TL500
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
64
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (386 grams)
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung TL500
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung TL500
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