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Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42
Samsung TL500 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

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
  • Additionally referred to as EX1
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Samsung TL500 versus Samsung WB800F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and WB800F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL500 was launched 3 years prior to the WB800F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TL500 scores vs the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung WB800F

 TL500 WB800F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung TL500

 WB800F TL500 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 30 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Samsung WB800F

 TL500 WB800F 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL500 provides outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TL500 and the WB800F.

Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and WB800F is 88 and 92 respectively.

Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL500 and WB800F.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TL500 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung WB800F will render more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older TL500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL500 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
66
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (386 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL500 Sports photography info
Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
29
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL500 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB800F Travel photography advice
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (386g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
69
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL500 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
64
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (386g)
35
quite wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL500 and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung TL500Samsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL500 Samsung WB800F
Also called as EX1 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-09 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 386 grams (0.85 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 129 not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-07A -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $527 $300