Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB30F

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung TL500 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and WB30F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL500 was launched 3 years earlier than the WB30F and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the TL500 scores vs the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL500 and Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL500 features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL500 versus Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TL500 and the WB30F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and WB30F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL500 and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL500 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung WB30F will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older TL500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.