Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX9
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX9 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
- Revealed July 2010
- Other Name is EX1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011
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Following is a extensive overview of the Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and WX9 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TL500 was announced 6 months earlier than the WX9 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TL500 grades vs the WX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony WX9
| TL500 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung TL500
| WX9 | TL500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 614k | Sharper display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony WX9
| TL500 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2010 |  | January 2011 | Same generation |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL500 enjoys outer dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TL500 compared to the WX9.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and WX9 is 88 and 99 respectively.
Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL500 and WX9.
Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL500 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX9 will provide more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
| Samsung TL500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung TL500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
| Alternate name | EX1 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-07-09 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | 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 |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 614k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 386g (0.85 lbs) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $527 | $188 |