• 1/2.4 inch 27.1mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-TX1 advantages over Samsung TL500

  • Less expensive
    $380 vs $450 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 72 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    16 mm vs 29 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    142g vs 315g
    Lighter weight

Samsung TL500 advantages over Sony DSC-TX1

  • Larger sensor
    1/1.7 inch vs 1/2.4 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.08 vs 1.62 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/1.8 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    614k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    16 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-T77

Sony DSC-TX1
Sony DSC-T77
  • $303
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $287
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
Samsung TL500
Sony DSC-T77
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $287
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Sony DSC-TX7

Sony DSC-TX1
Sony DSC-TX7
  • $303
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $348
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
Samsung TL500
Sony DSC-TX7
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $348
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Sony DSC-TX5

Sony DSC-TX1
Sony DSC-TX5
  • $303
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $349
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Less shutter lag
  • Wider angle lens
Samsung TL500
Sony DSC-TX5
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $349
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Olympus XZ-1

Sony DSC-TX1
Olympus XZ-1
  • $303
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $500
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
Samsung TL500
Olympus XZ-1
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $500
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Integrated ND filter

Compared to Canon N100

Sony DSC-TX1
Canon N100
  • $303
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner
  • $349
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
Samsung TL500
Canon N100
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Manual focus
  • $349
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
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