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Samsung TL500 vs Sony TX7

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42
Samsung TL500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung TL500 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also referred to as EX1
Sony TX7
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony TX7

 TL500 TX7 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2010Newer by 7 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung TL500

 TX7 TL500 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k614kClearer display (+307k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony TX7

 TL500 TX7 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

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

Samsung TL500 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL500 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL500 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX7 Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL500 Street photography advice
Sony TX7 Street photography advice
66
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (386 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL500 Sports photography factors
Sony TX7 Sports photography factors
29
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL500 Travel photography information
Sony TX7 Travel photography information
64
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (386 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
59
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (149g)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
Landscape photography with Sony TX7
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
36
quite wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL500
Vlogging with Sony TX7
64
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors (386g)
32
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL500 and Sony TX7
 Samsung TL500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
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