Samsung TL500 vs Sony A58

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung TL500 versus Sony A58, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and A58 (20MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and A58 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The TL500 was revealed 4 years before the A58 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TL500 matches up against the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL500 & Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL500 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL500 offers outside measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check the Samsung TL500 versus Sony A58 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TL500 vs the A58.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and A58 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL500 and A58.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL500 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A58 will offer greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged TL500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.