Samsung TL500 vs Sony HX7V

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung TL500 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and HX7V (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The TL500 was introduced 12 months prior to the HX7V so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TL500 matches up vs the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL500 offers external measurements 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 HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL500 vs Sony HX7V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TL500 versus the HX7V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and HX7V is 88 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TL500 and HX7V.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL500 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX7V will result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older TL500 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.