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Samsung TL500 vs Sony H20

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42
Samsung TL500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung TL500 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Samsung TL500
(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
Sony H20
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony H20

 TL500 H20 
AnnouncedJuly 2010May 2009More modern by 15 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung TL500

 H20 TL500 

Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony H20

 TL500 H20 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony H20 size comparison

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

Samsung TL500 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL500 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL500
Portrait photography with Sony H20
40
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL500 as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
66
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (386 grams)
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL500 Sports photography info
Sony H20 Sports photography info
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
64
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (386g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
51
has built in flash
very long reach (380mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (250g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL500 Landscape photography factors
Sony H20 Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL500 Vlogging information
Sony H20 Vlogging information
64
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (386 grams)
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (250g)
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL500 and Sony H20
 Samsung TL500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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