Samsung TL500 vs Sony W690

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung TL500 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and W690 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The TL500 was revealed 19 months prior to the W690 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TL500 grades versus the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL500 has got physical measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL500 versus Sony W690 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TL500 and the W690.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL500 and W690 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL500 and W690.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL500 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony W690 will render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older TL500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.