Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL500

Following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung SL620 versus Samsung TL500, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly close but the SL620 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

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The SL620 was released 16 months prior to the TL500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SL620 matches up versus the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL620 & Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 provides outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL620 versus Samsung TL500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SL620 and the TL500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and TL500.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SL620 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung SL620 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SL620 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.