Samsung TL500 vs Sony H90

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung TL500 and Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The TL500 was launched 19 months prior to the H90 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the TL500 scores versus the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL500 comes with exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Samsung TL500 and Sony H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TL500 compared to the H90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL500 and H90 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL500 and H90.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL500 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony H90 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.