Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB850F

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung TL500 and Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and WB850F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL500 was announced 18 months prior to the WB850F making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TL500 grades against the WB850F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL500 and Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL500 has got outside measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL500 and Samsung WB850F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TL500 against the WB850F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL500 and WB850F is 88 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL500 and WB850F.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TL500 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung WB850F will result in extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older TL500 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.