Samsung TL500 vs Sony A9 II

Following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung TL500 vs Sony A9 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and A9 II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL500 was released 10 years before the A9 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the TL500 matches up against the A9 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL500 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL500 provides exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Samsung TL500 vs Sony A9 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TL500 vs the A9 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL500 and A9 II is 88 and 62 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL500 and A9 II.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL500 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A9 II will render extra detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged TL500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.