Samsung TL100 vs Sony W530

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung TL100 versus Sony W530, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was launched 24 months before the W530 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TL100 scores versus the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL100 has got physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TL100 vs the W530.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and W530 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and W530.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W530 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged TL100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.