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Samsung TL500 vs Sony W710

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42
Samsung TL500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W710 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as EX1
Sony W710
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony W710

 TL500 W710 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung TL500

 W710 TL500 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 30 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony W710

 TL500 W710 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TL500 and W710 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL500 Portrait photography information
Sony W710 Portrait photography information
40
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL500 Street photography information
Sony W710 Street photography information
66
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (386 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL500 Travel photography features
Sony W710 Travel photography features
64
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (386g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
71
lighter than others in class (114g)
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL500 Vlogging highlights
Sony W710 Vlogging highlights
64
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (386 grams)
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL500 and Sony W710
 Samsung TL500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
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