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Samsung TL500 vs Sony A7S

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42
Samsung TL500 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Samsung TL500 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

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
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • New Model is Sony A7S II
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony A7S Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung TL500 and Sony A7S, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL500 (10MP) and the A7S (12MP) is very well matched but the TL500 (1/1.7") and A7S (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL500 was announced 4 years before the A7S which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TL500 scores versus the A7S for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony A7S

 TL500 A7S 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung TL500

 A7S TL500 
LaunchedApril 2014July 2010More modern by 45 months
Display resolution1230k614kCrisper display (+616k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony A7S

 TL500 A7S 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung TL500 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL500 features outer dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TL500 versus the A7S.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL500 and A7S is 88 and 77 respectively.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL500 and A7S.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL500 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7S will give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged TL500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL500 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
68
has manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL500 Street photography features
Sony A7S Street photography features
66
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (386g)
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
very good ISO range (409,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL500 Sports photography details
Sony A7S Sports photography details
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S as a Travel photography camera
64
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (386g)
low megapixels (10MP)
58
lighter than competition in class (489g)
environment sealing
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL500 Landscape photography details
Sony A7S Landscape photography details
52
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
66
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (409,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S as a Vlogging camera
64
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than others (386 grams)
34
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL500 and Sony A7S
 Samsung TL500Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL500 Sony Alpha A7S
Other name EX1 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-07-09 2014-04-06
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 3200 409600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.4 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 386g (0.85 lbs) 489g (1.08 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 40 87
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 13.2
DXO Low light score 129 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-07A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $527 $1,998