Samsung TL500 vs Sony W830

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung TL500 vs Sony W830, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and W830 (20MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and W830 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The TL500 was introduced 4 years prior to the W830 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the TL500 matches up against the W830 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL500 provides outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Samsung TL500 vs Sony W830 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TL500 against the W830.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and W830 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL500 and W830.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL500 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony W830 will resolve greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged TL500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.