Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL500

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL820 and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are available at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

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).

Compare the Samsung SL820 versus Samsung TL500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.