Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL500

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL500, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") use different sensor size.

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The ST100 was launched 6 months prior to the TL500 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ST100 matches up versus the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST100 & Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 features external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ST100 vs the TL500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and TL500.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung ST100 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.