Samsung TL500 vs Sony S980

The following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung TL500 versus Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL500 (10MP) and the S980 (12MP) is fairly close but the TL500 (1/1.7") and S980 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The TL500 was introduced 17 months after the S980 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TL500 scores vs the S980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL500 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TL500 and the S980.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TL500 and S980 is 88 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL500 and S980.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL500 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony S980 will render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher TL500 provides a benefit in sensor technology.