Samsung TL100 vs Sony W570

In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung TL100 versus Sony W570, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was brought out 24 months earlier than the W570 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TL100 matches up against the W570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL100 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL100 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL100 versus Sony W570 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TL100 and the W570.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and W570 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL100 and W570.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W570 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older TL100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.