Samsung TL500 vs Sony W230

Lets look much closer at the Samsung TL500 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL500 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly close but the TL500 (1/1.7") and W230 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The TL500 was released 17 months later than the W230 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TL500 scores against the W230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL500 comes with physical 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) whilst the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Samsung TL500 versus Sony W230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TL500 and the W230.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL500 and W230 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL500 and W230.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL500 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W230 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger TL500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.