Samsung ST90 vs Samsung TL500

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung ST90 versus Samsung TL500, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the ST90 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The ST90 was revealed 7 months after the TL500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ST90 scores versus the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST90 & Samsung TL500. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST90 enjoys external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ST90 against the TL500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and TL500 is 99 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and TL500.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST90 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung ST90 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher ST90 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.