Samsung TL500 vs Sony TX7
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2010
- Also referred to as EX1
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2010

Samsung TL500 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Samsung TL500 vs Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL500 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very close but the TL500 (1/1.7") and TX7 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor dimensions.

The TL500 was released 7 months after the TX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TL500 matches up against the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony TX7
TL500 | TX7 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung TL500
TX7 | TL500 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer display (+307k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony TX7
TL500 | TX7 |
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL500 provides physical 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 TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Samsung TL500 vs Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TL500 and the TX7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL500 and TX7 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL500 and TX7.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The TL500 has the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more modern TL500 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL500 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Samsung TL500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Also referred to as | EX1 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-07-09 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.4 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 386 gr (0.85 lbs) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 40 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 129 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | SLB-07A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $527 | $300 |