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Samsung TL500

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User ratings:
42
4.3 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
25
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3.7 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
18 %
4 stars
54 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
9 %
1 stars
0 %
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Pros

  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • provided a solid first impression in terms of controls

Cons

  • it does not cost you a cent more
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Does the Samsung TL500 have Weather Sealing

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 7.44x5.58 mm
  • 10 Mpx
  • 3648, 2736 px
  • 2.4
  • Center, Multi point
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Samsung TL500 - Pros & Cons

Samsung TL500

Pros

  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • provided a solid first impression in terms of controls
  • handling and shooting
  • images were clear and sharp
  • good in low light situations and getting good bokeh
  • exceptional handling and impressive image quality
  • EX1 also has a fantastic lens

Cons

  • it does not cost you a cent more
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Does the Samsung TL500 have Weather Sealing
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Does the Samsung TL500 have Touch Screen
  • Poor Low Light image quality
  • The lens doesn't fully retract into the camera
  • No high-definition video capture
  • NX-series flashes could be used with the TL500
  • The camera does not offer a mic or headphone socket
  • the display screen offers no touch support

Samsung TL500 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
10 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3648 x 2736 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Samsung TL500 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.29 in
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution3648 x 2736 px
Other resolutions
  • 3648x2052
  • 3264x2448
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1920x1080
  • 1024x768
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.0 x
Digital zoom3.0 x
Minimum aperture1.8
Maximum aperture2.4
Focal length equiv24 - 72
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Autofocus
  • Center
  • Multi point
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range31.5 in
Macro focus range1.97 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed8.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range5.2
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash OFF
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashyes
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Documents
  • Dusk
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Self-timer options
  • 10
  • 2
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight5.64 oz
Width4.5 in
Height2.49 in
Depth1.15 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1130.0 mAh
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensorno
Date imprintingyes
Album organizationyes
Energy Star certifiedno
Frameyes
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Tungsten
Photo effects
  • Negative film
  • Skin tones
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Screen technologyAMOLED
Screen dots614000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
HD typeNot supported
Supported video file formatsH.264
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage22.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSDHC
Maximum memory card size8.0 GB
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno

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Samsung TL500 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (25)

3.7
Based on 25 reviews
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  • 1
Samsung TL500 Samsung EX1 review
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Published: 12.08.2010
Samsung EX1 review
4.0

Samsung's EX1 is a very good camera that enthusiasts will love. It's got an excellent lens and the articulated screen is useful, but it doesn't quite do enough to beat the cheaper LX3.

Samsung TL500 Samsung TL500 / EX1 Review @ TechRadar
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Photoxels
Published: 22.12.2011
Samsung TL500 / EX1 Review @ TechRadar

“A compact camera geared up for low light shooting.” We’ve added a new Samsung TL500 / EX1 [Specs] review to our Reviews Matrix. TechRadar has published their review of the Samsun…

Samsung TL500 Samsung TL500/EX1 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Samsung TL500/EX1 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 10/20/2010Quick TakeProsExcellent build qualityIntuitive control layoutHigh quality 3x optical zoom with a fast f/1.8 max. apertureCaptures beautiful 10-megapixel still photosRobust shooting performanceAwesome 3.0-inch, rotating AMOLED displayExcellent High ISO performance up to ISO

Samsung TL500 Samsung TL500/EX1 Review
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DPReview
Published: 09.07.2010
Samsung TL500/EX1 Review
3.7

As DSLRs have become less expensive, the number of people keen to buy high-end, manually controllable compact cameras has fallen away - so long as camera size isn't an issue, the benefits of a larger sensor are hard to resist. However, because size is a concern for some people, the sector didn't die-off entirely and, in July 2008, Panasonic introduced the DMC-LX3, finally giving an alternative to Canon's well-respected G-series.

Samsung TL500 Samsung TL500 Hands-On Review
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Photography Bay
Published: 01.03.2010
Samsung TL500 Hands-On Review

One of the flagship announcements at PMA 2010 was the Samsung TL500, which is a serious point and shoot camera that matches up well against the popular Canon G11.  I had to opportunity to spend a l…

Samsung TL500 Samsung TL500/EX1 Review
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DPReview
Published: 09.07.2010
Samsung TL500/EX1 Review
3.7

As DSLRs have become less expensive, the number of people keen to buy high-end, manually controllable compact cameras has fallen away - so long as camera size isn't an issue, the benefits of a larger sensor are hard to resist. However, because size is a concern for some people, the sector didn't die-off entirely and, in July 2008, Panasonic introduced the DMC-LX3, finally giving an alternative to Canon's well-respected G-series.

Samsung TL500 Samsung EX1
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Photo Review
Published: 17.02.2012
Samsung EX1
4.3

A compact digicam with a fast, high-quality 3x zoom lens, P/A/S/M shooting modes and support for raw file capture - but only VGA video.The 10-megapixel EX1 is the new flagship of the company's compact digital camera range. It features a new high-performance 1/1.7-inch (7.6 x 5.7 mm) CCD sensor plus a fast Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan lens with 3x optical zoom (24-72mm equivalent). It also boasts a 3-inch, swivelling AMOLED screen that provides users with a higher contrast ratio, deeper blacks and more accurate colours under most lighting conditions.

Samsung TL500 Review: Samsung EX1
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Review: Samsung EX1

Samsung is taking on some tough competition with their EX1, a top of the range compact with an excellent f1.8 lens.

Samsung TL500 Samsung EX1 / TL500 Review - Luminous Landscape
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Luminous Landscape
Published: 13.01.2009
Samsung EX1 / TL500 Review - Luminous Landscape

FacebookTweet Every now and then a camera comes along that simply feels right from the moment that you pick it up. It’s a curious combination...

Samsung TL500 Samsung EX1 professional compact camera
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Good Gear Guide
Samsung EX1 professional compact camera
3.8

An easy to use Samsung camera with manual features and an f/1.8 lens

Samsung TL500 Samsung EX1/TL500 f/1.8-2.4 10.0 Megapixel Digital Camera Review - Futurelooks
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Futurelooks
Published: 15.11.2010
Samsung EX1/TL500 f/1.8-2.4 10.0 Megapixel Digital Camera Review - Futurelooks

I’m sure I’m not the only photography enthusiast that has run into this problem. It’s nice to always carry a camera around with you but when it is a behemoth like my Canon 1D, slipping it in a pocket isn’t an option and carrying a camera bag around isn’t a much better one in most

Samsung TL500 Samsung EX1 10-Megapixel Digital Camera Review
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ThinkComputers.org
Published: 29.08.2010
Samsung EX1 10-Megapixel Digital Camera Review

When people think of manufacturers who make compact digital cameras, few will probably think of Samsung. Though recently, it seems Samsung has been building more photographic equipment, and been doing a great job of it too. The latest compact digital camera from Samsung to reach the market is the EX1. With its compact metal body, an impressive F1.8-2.4 optical zoom lens capable of 24mm at the wide-angle and an articulated screen, it looks like Samsung is serious about their cameras.

Samsung TL500 Samsung TL500 / EX1 Review
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Photoxels
Published: 30.07.2010
Samsung TL500 / EX1 Review

Review Date: July 30, 2010 Category: Serious Amateur Executive Summary Image Quality Photo Gallery Handling & Feel User’s Experience QuickFact Sheet / Buy EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Samsung T…

Samsung TL500 Samsung EX1 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 01.07.2010
Samsung EX1 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Samsung EX1 (also known as the Samsung TL500) is a new pocket camera for serious photographers, sporting a bright f/1.8, 3x zoom lens, sensible 10 megapixel CCD sensor and a swivelling 3 inch AMOLED screen. RAW shooting, ISO 80-3200, image stabilisation and full manual control complete the EX1's main attractions. Read our Samsung EX1 review to find out if it hits the mark.

Samsung TL500 Review: Samsung EX1 10 Megapixel camera - Canadian Reviewer - Reviews, News and Opinion with a Canadian Perspective
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Review: Samsung EX1 10 Megapixel camera - Canadian Reviewer - Reviews, News and Opinion with a Canadian Perspective

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