Samsung TL350 vs Sony W610

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung TL350 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and W610 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL350 was announced 22 months before the W610 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TL350 matches up versus the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL350 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL350 comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL350 and Sony W610 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TL350 compared to the W610.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL350 and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL350 and W610.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W610 to give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged TL350 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.