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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 and Samsung TL500 / EX1 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 ×
Samsung TL500 / EX1 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Samsung TL500 / EX1
BrandSonySamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model numberDSC-G3TL500
Alternate model number(s)-
  • ex1
Camera formatUltra CompactMid-Sized
Release year (year)20092010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)102114
Width (mm)1929
Height (mm)6263
Weight (g)198315
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)10.110
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0743.32
Sensor width (mm)6.177.6
Sensor height (mm)4.555.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.692.08
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score-40
Dxo color depth score (bit)-19.2
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)-11.1
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)-129
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2052(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)1.6-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-MP4 (Video : H.264, Audio : AAC )
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens (Internal); 12 elements in 10 groupsSchneider-Kreuznach Varioplan
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 140.0024.00 - 72.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)43
Aperture range (f)0.10 - 0.290.42 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-40
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection, 9-pointsContrast Detection: Center AF, Multi AF, Selection AF, Manual Focus
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOLED
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.53
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600614,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent h
  • fluorescent l
  • manual
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 11/1500 - 16
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-patternMulti, Spot, Center-weighted
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesEasy Shooting, High Sensitivity,Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-speed Shutter-
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill-in flash
  • flash off
  • manual
  • red-eye fix
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx.0.08-Approx.4.3m (Approx.0.26Wide: 0.3m - 5.2m, Tele: 0.5m - 2.5m (ISO AUTO)
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 1.0 EV in 0.5EV steps
External flash connection-Hot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw
Included memory (MB)4,0001,000
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • mutli-use connector
  • dc input
  • hmdi 1.3a type d
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.87-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.6-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.31-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.39-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200-
Battery form factorProprietary InfoLITHIUM D type 3.6VProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary InfoLITHIUM Lithium-ion rechargea1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWi-Fi enabled with world's first built-in web browser, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile ShutterUltra- Bright f/1.8 lens , 3x 24mm Ultra-Wide-Angle Lens, 3.0" Swiveling AMOLED, Dual Image Stabilization (Optical + Digital)



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