Samsung TL500 Specifications

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Specifications

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Model Name:	Samsung TL500 / EX1
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	TL500
Alternate Model Number(s):	EX1
Camera Format:	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$449.99
Street Price:
Date Available:	2010-04-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	11.1 oz (315 g)
Size:	4.5 x 2.5 x 1.1 in. (114 x 63 x 29 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	10.0
Sensor Format:	1/1.7 inch
Sensor size:	43.32mm² (7.6mm x 5.7mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	2.08 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Color Filter Type:
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:	40
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	19.2
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.1
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	129
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2052 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (Exif 2.21), RAW
Continuous-mode frames/second:	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	640x480 (30) 320x240 (30)
Movie File Format:	MP4 (Video : H.264, Audio : AAC )
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a
Lens:	Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 72mm
Focal Length (actual):	5.2 - 15.6mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/1.8 (wide) / f/2.4 (tele) - ???
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: Center AF, Multi AF, Selection AF, Manual Focus
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	OLED
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	614,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:
Selfie Screen:
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto ISO Mode:	No
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent L, Tungsten, Manual
Shutter Speed Range:	1/1500 - 16 sec
Bulb Mode:	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi, Spot, Center-weighted
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix, Manual
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Wide: 0.3m - 5.2m, Tele: 0.5m - 2.5m (ISO AUTO)
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 1.0 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW
Movie File Format:	MP4 (Video : H.264, Audio : AAC )
Included Memory:	1,000.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	HMDI 1.3a Type D, DC input

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Ultra- Bright f/1.8 lens , 3x 24mm Ultra-Wide-Angle Lens, 3.0" Swiveling AMOLED, Dual Image Stabilization (Optical + Digital), Manual Controls: A/S/M, RAW support, Smart Auto 2.0 (Still & Movie), Large 1/1.7 inch, high sensitivity CCD, Front Wheel Control.