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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is EX1
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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL500, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The ST80 was brought out 6 months before the TL500 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ST80 matches up against the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung TL500

 ST80 TL500 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung ST80

 TL500 ST80 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Samsung TL500

 ST80 TL500 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST80 features exterior dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ST80 compared to the TL500.

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and TL500 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST80 and TL500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST80 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung ST80 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST80
Portrait photography with Samsung TL500
29
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST80
Street photography with Samsung TL500
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 Sports photography details
Samsung TL500 Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL500 Travel photography advice
62
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (386 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
39
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 Vlogging details
Samsung TL500 Vlogging details
28
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
64
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors (386 grams)
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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Samsung TL500
 Samsung ST80Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST80 Samsung TL500
Also called as - EX1
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-07-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118g (0.26 pounds) 386g (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 BP70A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $249 $527