Samsung TL100 vs Sony W730

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung TL100 and Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was manufactured 5 years prior to the W730 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TL100 scores against the W730 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL100 features physical 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 W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TL100 against the W730.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL100 and W730.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W730 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged TL100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.