Samsung TL500 vs Sony HX90V

Here, we are matching up the Samsung TL500 vs Sony HX90V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and HX90V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL500 was brought out 5 years prior to the HX90V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TL500 grades versus the HX90V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL500 provides outer 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 HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL500 vs Sony HX90V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TL500 against the HX90V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL500 and HX90V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL500 and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TL500 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX90V will show more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older TL500 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.