Samsung TL500 vs Sony W650
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony W650 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
- Launched July 2010
- Alternative Name is EX1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W650 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Samsung TL500 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and W650 (16MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and W650 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

The TL500 was announced 18 months earlier than the W650 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the TL500 grades against the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL500 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony W650
TL500 | W650 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung TL500
W650 | TL500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony W650
TL500 | W650 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Samsung TL500 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL500 comes with external dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Samsung TL500 and Sony W650 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TL500 compared to the W650.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TL500 and W650 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL500 and W650.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL500 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony W650 will result in more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL500 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL500 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Samsung TL500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Also referred to as | EX1 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-07-09 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.4 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 614k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 386g (0.85 pounds) | 124g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 220 shots |
Style of battery | - | 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $527 | $140 |