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Samsung ST95 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31
Samsung ST95 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Also Known as EX1
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Samsung ST95 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung ST95 vs Samsung TL500, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the ST95 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor size.

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The ST95 was unveiled 7 months later than the TL500 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ST95 matches up vs the TL500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Samsung TL500

 ST95 TL500 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung ST95

 TL500 ST95 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Samsung TL500

 ST95 TL500 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST95 enjoys physical 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) and the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ST95 compared to the TL500.

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST95 and TL500 is 99 and 88 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST95 and TL500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST95 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung ST95 will give you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer ST95 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST95
Street photography with Samsung TL500
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
66
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST95 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL500 Sports photography advice
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST95 Travel photography features
Samsung TL500 Travel photography features
71
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (386g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST95 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography factors
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST95 Vlogging info
Samsung TL500 Vlogging info
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
64
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (386g)
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Samsung ST95 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Samsung TL500
 Samsung ST95Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST95 Samsung TL500
Also called as - EX1
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2010-07-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
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
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 386 gr (0.85 lbs)
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 Overall 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 shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $145 $527