Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB800F

Below is a extended comparison of the Samsung TL500 versus Samsung WB800F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and WB800F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL500 was launched 3 years prior to the WB800F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TL500 scores vs the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL500 & Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL500 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL500 provides outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TL500 and the WB800F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and WB800F is 88 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL500 and WB800F.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TL500 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung WB800F will render more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older TL500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.