Samsung TL500 vs Sony QX1

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung TL500 and Sony QX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and QX1 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The TL500 was introduced 5 years before the QX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TL500 grades vs the QX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL500 & Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL500 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL500 has got exterior 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) while the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL500 and Sony QX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TL500 against the QX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL500 and QX1 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TL500 and QX1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL500 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony QX1 will give you extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older TL500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.