Samsung TL500 vs Sony HX10V

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung TL500 vs Sony HX10V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and HX10V (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The TL500 was introduced 19 months earlier than the HX10V making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TL500 scores against the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL500 features physical 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 HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL500 vs Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TL500 against the HX10V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and HX10V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL500 and HX10V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL500 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX10V will produce more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged TL500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.