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Introduction
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01.Product Tour
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02.Color
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03.Noise
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04.Resolution
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05.Video
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06.Sample Photos
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07.Playback
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08.Hardware
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09.Controls
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10.Design & Handling
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11.Canon SD4000 IS Comparison
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12.Canon S90 Comparison
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13.Sony DSC-TX7 Comparison
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14.Conclusion
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15.Photo Gallery
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16.Comments
Samsung TL500
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ResolutionNoise
Noise is generally low across the range, with some noise at higer ISO settings.
Noise (17.69)
We found that the images that the TL500 captured had very low noise across the ISO range of the camera. Although the noise level does climb at the higher ISO levels, it remains lower than most of our comparison models. More on how we test noise.
Our first noise test looks at the noise level across the ISO range shooting in two different situations: with lots of light (approx 3000 lux: the same as a cloudy day) and with little light (60 lux, equivalent to a poorly lit indoor room). The pattern of noise is much the same with both light levels, so you should not see a huge increase in noise if you have to jack the ISO up to shoot in low light.
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The noise level of the TL500 is significantly lower than most of our comparison cameras, although it is a close call at some ISO levels. However, the TL500 has lower noise than most of our comparison cameras at the critical higher ISO levels.
ISO (6.00)
The TL500 supports a wide ISO range, shooting at sensitivities ranging from 80 to 3200 at the full resolution of the camera. Unusually, there is no way to push the sensitivity higher at a reduced resolution: there is no low light or high sensitivity scene mode.
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| Samsung TL500 | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Canon PowerShot S90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
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| Samsung TL500 | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Canon PowerShot S90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
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| Samsung TL500 | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Canon PowerShot S90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
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| Samsung TL500 | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Canon PowerShot S90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
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| Samsung TL500 | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Canon PowerShot S90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
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| Samsung TL500 | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Canon PowerShot S90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
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| Samsung TL500 | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Canon PowerShot S90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
NOTE: The images above are not used in our testing or scoring, but are included here to show real-world examples of the differences between cameras at the various ISO settings.
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