Samsung TL500 vs Sony W370

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung TL500 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and W370 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The TL500 was unveiled 7 months after the W370 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TL500 matches up against the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL500 has exterior 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 W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Samsung TL500 vs Sony W370 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TL500 compared to the W370.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and W370 is 88 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL500 and W370.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL500 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W370 will show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent TL500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.