Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB35F

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung TL500 and Samsung WB35F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and WB35F (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The TL500 was launched 4 years prior to the WB35F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TL500 grades versus the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL500 and Samsung WB35F. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL500 has got external 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 WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL500 and Samsung WB35F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TL500 compared to the WB35F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and WB35F is 88 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL500 and WB35F.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL500 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung WB35F will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL500 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.