Samsung TL500 vs Sony W610

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung TL500 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and W610 (14MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and W610 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL500 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the W610 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TL500 grades against the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL500 provides 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 Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL500 and Sony W610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TL500 versus the W610.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and W610 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL500 and W610.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL500 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W610 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older TL500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.