Samsung TL500 vs Sony A700

The following is a extensive review of the Samsung TL500 and Sony A700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL500 (10MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the TL500 (1/1.7") and A700 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The TL500 was announced 2 years after the A700 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the TL500 grades versus the A700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL500 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL500 enjoys 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 Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL500 and Sony A700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TL500 compared to the A700.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and A700 is 88 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL500 and A700.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL500 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A700 will produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger TL500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.