Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL500

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung TL100 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Samsung. The image resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the TL100 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL100 was released 18 months before the TL500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TL100 grades against the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL100 & Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL100 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL100 versus Samsung TL500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TL100 compared to the TL500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and TL500.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL100 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung TL100 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older TL100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.