Samsung TL225 vs Sony W710

In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung TL225 vs Sony W710, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was revealed 4 years prior to the W710 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TL225 scores vs the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL225 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL225 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL225 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TL225 against the W710.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and W710.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W710 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged TL225 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.