Samsung TL500 vs Sony S930
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2010
- Other Name is EX1
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2009
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Following is a detailed review of the Samsung TL500 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL500 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is pretty similar but the TL500 (1/1.7") and S930 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TL500 was launched 19 months after the S930 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TL500 scores against the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony S930
| TL500 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 19 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 112k | Crisper screen (+502k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung TL500
| S930 | TL500 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony S930
| TL500 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Samsung TL500 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL500 provides physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the TL500 vs the S930.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL500 and S930 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Samsung TL500 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL500 and S930.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The TL500 uses the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more recent TL500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony S930 Specifications
| Samsung TL500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung TL500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
| Otherwise known as | EX1 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-07-09 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
| Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.4 | f/2.9-5.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 614k dots | 112k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 386 grams (0.85 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| 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 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $527 | $219 |