Samsung TL100 vs Sony W800

Here is a complete analysis of the Samsung TL100 vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was revealed 6 years prior to the W800 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TL100 scores vs the W800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL100 offers external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TL100 and the W800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and W800.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W800 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older TL100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.