Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB1100F

In this article, we will be looking at the Samsung TL500 and Samsung WB1100F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and WB1100F (16MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and WB1100F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The TL500 was brought out 4 years before the WB1100F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TL500 scores against the WB1100F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL500 and Samsung WB1100F. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL500 comes with external dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Compare the Samsung TL500 and Samsung WB1100F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TL500 compared to the WB1100F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL500 and WB1100F is 88 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL500 and WB1100F.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL500 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung WB1100F will result in more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older TL500 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.