Samsung TL500 vs Sony NEX-F3

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung TL500 vs Sony NEX-F3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL500 was released 3 years prior to the NEX-F3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TL500 grades against the NEX-F3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL500 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL500 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL500 has physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TL500 compared to the NEX-F3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and NEX-F3 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL500 and NEX-F3.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL500 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-F3 will give more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older TL500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.