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Samsung TL500 vs Sony H55

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42
Samsung TL500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung TL500 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Samsung TL500
(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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as EX1
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony H55 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung TL500 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and H55 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL500 was introduced very close to the H55 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TL500 matches up versus the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony H55

 TL500 H55 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung TL500

 H55 TL500 

Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony H55

 TL500 H55 
ReleasedJuly 2010June 2010Similar generation
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung TL500 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL500 provides exterior dimensions 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 H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL500 versus Sony H55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TL500 and the H55.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL500 and H55 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL500 and H55.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL500 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony H55 will give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL500 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL500 Portrait photography advice
Sony H55 Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL500
Street photography with Sony H55
66
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (386g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL500 Sports photography highlights
Sony H55 Sports photography highlights
29
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (386g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
67
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL500 Landscape photography info
Sony H55 Landscape photography info
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL500 Vlogging info
Sony H55 Vlogging info
64
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (386g)
28
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL500 and Sony H55
 Samsung TL500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Also Known as EX1 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-09 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 386 grams (0.85 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 129 not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-07A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $527 $235