Samsung NX500 vs Sony TF1
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80 Overall
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Succeeded the Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Announced June 2013
Samsung NX500 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung NX500 vs Sony TF1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX500 was launched 20 months after the TF1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the NX500 matches up against the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony TF1
NX500 | TF1 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | June 2013 | More modern by 20 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 460k | Sharper screen (+576k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung NX500
TF1 | NX500 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony TF1
NX500 | TF1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung NX500 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 features physical dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX500 vs Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the NX500 versus the TF1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and TF1 is 87 and 94 respectively.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and TF1.
As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX500 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX500 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern NX500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMe 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,036 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.265 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 287 grams (0.63 pounds) | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 87 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1379 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | 240 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $800 | $266 |