Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL500

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung TL100 and the Samsung TL500, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Samsung TL100 was introduced in January 2009 and Samsung TL500 was introduced in July 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung TL100 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung TL500 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 614k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung TL100 and Samsung TL500.

      PROS

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL500

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 386 g (0.85 lb / 13.62 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL500

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 40
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL500

      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Samsung TL100

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung TL100 over Samsung TL500.

      Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL500
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 3648 x 2736
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 105 mm vs 72 mm
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs
      Lighter 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz) vs 386 g (0.85 lb / 13.62 oz)
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Advantage of Samsung TL500

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung TL500 over Samsung TL100.

      Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL500
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/1.7-inch
      RAW Support vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 35 mm vs 24 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.0 vs f/1.8
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.6 vs f/2.4
      Min Macro Focus Distance 10 cm vs 5 cm
      Screen Type Fixed vs Fully Articulated
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 614k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 1 sec vs 8 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Samsung TL100 Samsung TL500
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)386 g (0.85 lb / 13.62 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Samsung TL100 Samsung TL500
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/1.7-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel10 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot614k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1500 sec1/1500 sec
        Low Video Resolution640 x 480640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Samsung TL100 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution and Samsung TL500 has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 614k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Samsung TL500 selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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      Samsung TL500 with Fully Articulated screen

      Sensor

      Samsung TL100 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Samsung TL500 features a 10 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 31.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Samsung TL100 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3984 x 2656, 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048, 1536, 1024 x 768 with 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios. Samsung TL500 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2052, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Samsung TL500 comes with SLB-07A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung TL100 has a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot. Samsung TL500 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec on Samsung TL100, and up to 1/1500 sec on Samsung TL500.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.20 m on Samsung TL500. Samsung TL500 also accepts external flash which can be connected via [n]..

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung TL100 body has dimensions of 105 x 61 x 37 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.46") and Samsung TL500 body has dimensions of 114 x 63 x 29 mm (4.49 x 2.48 x 1.14"). Samsung TL100 weighs 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz) and Samsung TL500 weighs 386 g (0.85 lb / 13.62 oz).

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL500

      105 mm

      61 mm

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      114 mm

      63 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung TL100 and Samsung TL500

      Samsung TL100 and Samsung TL500 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL500

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL500

      GOOD
      74
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      54
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL500

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL500

      GOOD
      73
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      74
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot

      Street Photography

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL500

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 386 g (0.85 lb / 13.62 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL500

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 386 g (0.85 lb / 13.62 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung TL100 and Samsung TL500 and give them scores of 53 and 61 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL500

      OVERALL
      53
      OVERALL
      61

      Sensor

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL500

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 40

      Photo

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL500

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      75
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec

      Video

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL500

      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL500

      GOOD
      75
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL500

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      72
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL500

      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      52
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL500

      POOR
      53
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 386 g (0.85 lb / 13.62 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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