Samsung TL500 vs Sony a5000

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung TL500 versus Sony a5000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and a5000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL500 was released 4 years prior to the a5000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TL500 grades against the a5000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL500 & Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL500 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL500 enjoys outside measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TL500 and the a5000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and a5000 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL500 and a5000.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL500 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony a5000 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older TL500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.