• 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.5 megapixels
  • 7.30mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung TL500 advantages over Ricoh Theta V

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Larger sensor
    1/1.7 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • 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
  • More telephoto lens reach
    72 mm vs 7 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • 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
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Ricoh Theta V advantages over Samsung TL500

  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs No
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    7 years vs 15 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    121g vs 315g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    14.5 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    7 mm vs 24 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 16 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/25000 vs 1/1500 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

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
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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
  • 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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Compared to Panasonic DMC-LX3

Samsung TL500
Panasonic DMC-LX3
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $450
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Longer exposure

Compare Samsung TL500 vs Panasonic DMC-LX3

Ricoh Theta V
Panasonic DMC-LX3
  • $444
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $450
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Panasonic DMC-LX3

Compared to Olympus XZ-1

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

Compare Samsung TL500 vs Olympus XZ-1

Ricoh Theta V
Olympus XZ-1
  • $444
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $500
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Olympus XZ-1

Compared to Olympus XZ-2

Samsung TL500
Olympus XZ-2
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $470
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung TL500 vs Olympus XZ-2

Ricoh Theta V
Olympus XZ-2
  • $444
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $470
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Olympus XZ-2

Compared to Pentax MX-1

Samsung TL500
Pentax MX-1
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Thinner
  • Hot shoe
  • $399
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Samsung TL500 vs Pentax MX-1

Ricoh Theta V
Pentax MX-1
  • $444
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $399
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Pentax MX-1

Compared to Canon N100

Samsung TL500
Canon N100
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Manual focus
  • $349
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Samsung TL500 vs Canon N100

Ricoh Theta V
Canon N100
  • $444
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $349
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Rear display
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Canon N100

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