Samsung TL500 vs Sony TF1

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL500 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.