Samsung TL500 vs Sony A57
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![Samsung TL500 front Samsung TL500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung-TL500.jpg)
![Sony SLT-A57 front Sony SLT-A57 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-SLT-A57/Sony-A57-front.jpg)
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57 Features
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony A57 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2010
- Alternative Name is EX1
(Full Review)
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony A57 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung TL500 versus Sony A57, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and A57 (16MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and A57 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.
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The TL500 was manufactured 3 years before the A57 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TL500 grades against the A57 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony A57 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL500 & Sony SLT-A57. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL500 Gallery & Sony A57 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony A57
TL500 | A57 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Samsung TL500
A57 | TL500 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 26 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony A57
TL500 | A57 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Samsung TL500 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL500 comes with outer measurements 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 A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung TL500 versus Sony A57 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TL500 compared to the A57.
![Samsung TL500 vs Sony A57 size comparison Samsung TL500 vs Sony A57 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-TL500-vs-Sony-SLT-A57-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and A57 is 88 and 64 respectively.
![Samsung TL500 vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison Samsung TL500 vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-TL500-vs-Sony-SLT-A57-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung TL500 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL500 and A57.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL500 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A57 will provide extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older TL500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Samsung TL500 vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison Samsung TL500 vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-TL500-vs-Sony-SLT-A57-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung TL500 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung TL500 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung TL500 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-TL500-vs-Sony-SLT-A57-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony A57 Specifications
Samsung TL500 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL500 | Sony SLT-A57 |
Also called as | EX1 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-07-09 | 2012-09-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.4 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 614k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
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 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 386 grams (0.85 pounds) | 618 grams (1.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 40 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.2 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 129 | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 550 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-07A | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $527 | $1,000 |