Samsung TL500 vs Sony A580

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung TL500 and Sony A580, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and A580 (16MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and A580 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL500 was unveiled 10 months before the A580 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TL500 scores against the A580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL500 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL500 comes with outer dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL500 and Sony A580 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TL500 and the A580.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL500 and A580 is 88 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL500 and A580.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL500 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A580 will deliver more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged TL500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.