Samsung TL100 vs Sony W710

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung TL100 and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was introduced 5 years earlier than the W710 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the TL100 scores versus the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL100 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL100 and Sony W710 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TL100 and the W710.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and W710 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and W710.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W710 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.