Samsung TL500 vs Sony TX55

Let's look closer at the Samsung TL500 and Sony TX55, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and TX55 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL500 was released 12 months before the TX55 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TL500 grades against the TX55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL500 features external dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TL500 against the TX55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TL500 and TX55 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL500 and TX55.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL500 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony TX55 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.