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Samsung TL500 vs Sony TF1

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42
Samsung TL500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung TL500 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is EX1
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung TL500 and Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and TF1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL500 was launched 3 years prior to the TF1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TL500 scores vs the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony TF1

 TL500 TF1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)
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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung TL500

 TF1 TL500 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2010Newer by 35 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony TF1

 TL500 TF1 

Samsung TL500 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL500 comes with exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL500 and Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the TL500 and the TF1.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TL500 and TF1 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL500 and TF1.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL500 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony TF1 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged TL500 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL500 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL500 Portrait photography factors
Sony TF1 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
35
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL500 Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
66
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (386g)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (152g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL500 Travel photography features
Sony TF1 Travel photography features
64
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (386 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
69
lighter than others in class (152g)
environment sealing
offers touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (240 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL500 Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
40
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL500 Vlogging advice
Sony TF1 Vlogging advice
64
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (386g)
33
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL500 and Sony TF1
 Samsung TL500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Also called EX1 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-07-09 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.4 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 386 grams (0.85 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-07A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $527 $266