Samsung TL500 vs Sony a1

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung TL500 and Sony a1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and a1 (50MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and a1 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The TL500 was manufactured 11 years before the a1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TL500 scores against the a1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL500 and Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL500 provides exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL500 and Sony a1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TL500 versus the a1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL500 and a1 is 88 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL500 and a1.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL500 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony a1 will give you more detail due to its extra 40 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.