Samsung TL500 vs Sony W710
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony W710 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
- Additionally referred to as EX1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013
Samsung TL500 vs Sony W710 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung TL500 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and W710 (16MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and W710 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TL500 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the W710 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the TL500 scores against the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung TL500 vs Sony W710 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL500 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony W710
TL500 | W710 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung TL500
W710 | TL500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | July 2010 | Fresher by 30 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony W710
TL500 | W710 |
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL500 features outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung TL500 vs Sony W710 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TL500 vs the W710.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TL500 and W710 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Samsung TL500 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL500 and W710.
As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL500 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony W710 will show extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older TL500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Samsung TL500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Also Known as | EX1 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-07-09 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.4 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 614k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 386 grams (0.85 pounds) | 114 grams (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 life | - | 240 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-07A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $527 | $90 |