Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX50
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX50 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
- Announced July 2010
- Also Known as EX1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012

Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX50 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and WX50 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

The TL500 was introduced 19 months prior to the WX50 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TL500 matches up versus the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL500 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony WX50
TL500 | WX50 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+153k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung TL500
WX50 | TL500 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony WX50
TL500 | WX50 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL500 features outer measurements 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 WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TL500 compared to the WX50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL500 and WX50 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL500 and WX50.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL500 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX50 will give you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged TL500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Samsung TL500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Also called as | EX1 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-07-09 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 614k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 | - | 240 photos |
Form 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $527 | $250 |