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Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced April 2011
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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternative Name is EX1
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Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the ST93 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST93 was unveiled 10 months later than the TL500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the ST93 matches up against the TL500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Samsung TL500

 ST93 TL500 
RevealedApril 2011July 2010More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung ST93

 TL500 ST93 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Samsung TL500

 ST93 TL500 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST93 comes with exterior dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST93 versus the TL500.

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST93 and TL500 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST93 and TL500.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST93 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung ST93 will provide greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ST93 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography information
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Street photography camera
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Sports photography camera
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography information
Samsung TL500 Travel photography information
70
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
64
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (386 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography information
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 Vlogging details
Samsung TL500 Vlogging details
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
64
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others (386g)
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Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Samsung TL500
 Samsung ST93Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST93 Samsung TL500
Also called as - EX1
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-04-20 2010-07-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 386 grams (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch - $527