Samsung TL500 vs Sony HX80

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung TL500 versus Sony HX80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and HX80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL500 was announced 6 years before the HX80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TL500 scores versus the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL500 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL500 offers 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) and the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TL500 versus the HX80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL500 and HX80 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL500 and HX80.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL500 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX80 will provide extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TL500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.