Samsung TL500 vs Sony HX50V

Below, we are comparing the Samsung TL500 versus Sony HX50V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and HX50V (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The TL500 was announced 3 years prior to the HX50V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the TL500 matches up against the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL500 features outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL500 versus Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TL500 versus the HX50V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and HX50V is 88 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL500 and HX50V.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL500 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX50V will provide you with greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged TL500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.