Samsung TL500 vs Sony W350

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung TL500 vs Sony W350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and W350 (14MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and W350 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL500 was launched 7 months after the W350 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TL500 matches up against the W350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL500 comes with external 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 Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL500 vs Sony W350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TL500 versus the W350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and W350 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL500 and W350.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL500 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W350 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern TL500 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.