Samsung TL500 vs Sony T900

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Samsung TL500 vs Sony T900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL500 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the TL500 (1/1.7") and T900 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The TL500 was unveiled 17 months later than the T900 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TL500 scores vs the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL500 has outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL500 vs Sony T900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TL500 compared to the T900.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and T900 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL500 and T900.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL500 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony T900 will give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern TL500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.