Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB700

Below is a thorough review of the Samsung TL500 versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and WB700 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The TL500 was revealed 5 months prior to the WB700 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TL500 scores versus the WB700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL500 & Samsung WB700. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL500 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL500 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TL500 against the WB700.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and WB700 is 88 and 98 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL500 and WB700.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL500 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung WB700 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively.