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Samsung TL500 vs Sony W800

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42
Samsung TL500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W800 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
  • Alternate Name is EX1
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony W800 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung TL500 vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and W800 (20MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and W800 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL500 was released 4 years earlier than the W800 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TL500 grades versus the W800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony W800

 TL500 W800 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung TL500

 W800 TL500 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2010More modern by 43 months

Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony W800

 TL500 W800 
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL500 features 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) and the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TL500 against the W800.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and W800 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL500 and W800.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL500 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W800 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged TL500 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL500 Portrait photography information
Sony W800 Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL500
Street photography with Sony W800
66
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (386g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (125g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL500 Sports photography highlights
Sony W800 Sports photography highlights
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL500 Travel photography information
Sony W800 Travel photography information
64
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (386 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
70
lighter than average in class (125g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL500 Landscape photography factors
Sony W800 Landscape photography factors
52
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL500
Vlogging with Sony W800
64
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than average in class (386 grams)
33
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL500 and Sony W800
 Samsung TL500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Also Known as EX1 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-09 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.4 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVI MPEG4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 386 grams (0.85 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID 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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $527 $90