Samsung TL500 vs Sony G3
88 Imaging
34 Features
54 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Released July 2010
- Alternative Name is EX1
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary Samsung TL500 vs Sony G3 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Samsung TL500 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL500 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the TL500 (1/1.7") and G3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TL500 was launched 19 months later than the G3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TL500 grades versus the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony G3
| TL500 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 19 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung TL500
| G3 | TL500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 614k | Clearer display (+307k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony G3
| TL500 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing |
Samsung TL500 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL500 has outer 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) while the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TL500 compared to the G3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL500 and G3 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Samsung TL500 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL500 and G3.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The TL500 offers the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The younger TL500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Samsung TL500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung TL500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Also called | EX1 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-07-09 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.4 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3.5" |
| Display resolution | 614k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 386g (0.85 pounds) | 185g (0.41 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 40 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 129 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | SLB-07A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $527 | $200 |
