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Samsung TL500 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42
Samsung TL500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung TL500 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is EX1
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Announced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung TL500 vs Sony HX9V Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung TL500 vs Sony HX9V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and HX9V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL500 was launched 12 months before the HX9V so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TL500 scores versus the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony HX9V

 TL500 HX9V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung TL500

 HX9V TL500 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen resolution921k614kSharper screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony HX9V

 TL500 HX9V 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung TL500 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in 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 HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TL500 versus the HX9V.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TL500 and HX9V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL500 and HX9V.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL500 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX9V will produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL500 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL500 Street photography info
Sony HX9V Street photography info
66
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (386g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL500 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX9V Sports photography highlights
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL500
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
64
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (386g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
69
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL500
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
64
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (386g)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL500 and Sony HX9V
 Samsung TL500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Also called EX1 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-09 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 386g (0.85 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 129 not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-07A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $527 $328