Samsung TL500 vs Sony HX30V

The following is a extensive overview of the Samsung TL500 versus Sony HX30V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and HX30V (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The TL500 was unveiled 19 months before the HX30V making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TL500 grades vs the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL500 has physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Samsung TL500 versus Sony HX30V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TL500 vs the HX30V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL500 and HX30V is 88 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL500 and HX30V.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL500 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX30V will offer more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged TL500 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.