Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL500

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung ST65 versus Samsung TL500, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") feature different sensor measurements.

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The ST65 was launched 7 months later than the TL500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ST65 scores versus the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST65 and Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST65 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST65 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ST65 against the TL500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and TL500 is 99 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST65 and TL500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST65 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung ST65 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher ST65 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.