Samsung TL500 vs Sony W620

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung TL500 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and W620 (14MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and W620 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The TL500 was brought out 18 months prior to the W620 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TL500 scores vs the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL500 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL500 enjoys exterior measurements 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 W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TL500 versus the W620.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and W620 is 88 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL500 and W620.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL500 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W620 will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older TL500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.