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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as PL65
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
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is EX1
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung TL500

 SL620 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung SL620

 TL500 SL620 
ReleasedJuly 2010February 2009More modern by 16 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Samsung TL500

 SL620 TL500 
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

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

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography info
26
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
66
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL500 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography features
Samsung TL500 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (168g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (386 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL500 Vlogging advice
24
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (168g)
64
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (386 grams)
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Samsung TL500
 Samsung SL620Samsung TL500
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL620 Samsung TL500
Also Known as PL65 EX1
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2010-07-09
Body design Ultracompact 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 386 gr (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $527