Samsung TL500 vs Sony ZV-1

Here is a in depth assessment of the Samsung TL500 vs Sony ZV-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and ZV-1 (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The TL500 was launched 11 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TL500 matches up vs the ZV-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL500 & Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL500 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL500 provides outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the TL500 and the ZV-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL500 and ZV-1 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL500 and ZV-1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL500 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older TL500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.