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Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX150

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42
Samsung TL500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is EX1
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and WX150 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL500 was introduced 19 months before the WX150 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the TL500 scores against the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony WX150

 TL500 WX150 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k461kClearer screen (+153k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung TL500

 WX150 TL500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2010Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony WX150

 TL500 WX150 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL500 provides outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TL500 against the WX150.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL500 and WX150 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL500 and WX150.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL500 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX150 will show extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older TL500 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
saves RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
37
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL500 Street photography factors
Sony WX150 Street photography factors
66
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (386g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL500 Sports photography details
Sony WX150 Sports photography details
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL500 Travel photography features
Sony WX150 Travel photography features
64
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (386g)
low MP (10MP)
71
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
52
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL500 Vlogging information
Sony WX150 Vlogging information
64
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (386g)
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL500 and Sony WX150
 Samsung TL500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Otherwise known as EX1 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-09 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 386g (0.85 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Battery type - 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $527 $300