Samsung TL500 vs Sony H20
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternative Name is EX1
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Announced May 2009

Samsung TL500 vs Sony H20 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung TL500 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL500 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the TL500 (1/1.7") and H20 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

The TL500 was introduced 15 months after the H20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TL500 matches up versus the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL500 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony H20
TL500 | H20 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 15 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung TL500
H20 | TL500 |
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Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony H20
TL500 | H20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Samsung TL500 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL500 provides external measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Samsung TL500 versus Sony H20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL500 compared to the H20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL500 and H20 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL500 and H20.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The TL500 offers the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger TL500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL500 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Samsung TL500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Otherwise known as | EX1 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-07-09 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.4 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 386 grams (0.85 lbs) | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $527 | $249 |