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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Samsung SL820 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternative Name is EX1
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung SL820 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the SL820 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

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The SL820 was manufactured 16 months before the TL500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SL820 matches up vs the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung TL500

 SL820 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung SL820

 TL500 SL820 
RevealedJuly 2010February 2009Fresher by 16 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Samsung TL500

 SL820 TL500 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL820 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SL820 vs the TL500.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL820 and TL500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL820 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung SL820 will show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older SL820 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography advice
26
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
has manual focus
saves RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography factors
Samsung TL500 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL500 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
64
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (386g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging features
Samsung TL500 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
64
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (386g)
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Samsung TL500
 Samsung SL820Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL820 Samsung TL500
Also called IT100 EX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2010-07-09
Body design Compact 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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.20 m
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 386 gr (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 129
Other
Battery model SLB-10A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $527