Samsung TL500 vs Sony A900

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung TL500 vs Sony A900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and A900 (25MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and A900 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The TL500 was released 21 months later than the A900 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the TL500 grades against the A900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL500 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL500 features physical measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Check the Samsung TL500 vs Sony A900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TL500 vs the A900.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL500 and A900 is 88 and 54 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL500 and A900.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL500 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A900 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher TL500 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.