Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX30

Here is a extensive overview of the Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and WX30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The TL500 was released 12 months before the WX30 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TL500 grades vs the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL500 comes with external 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 WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL500 vs the WX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL500 and WX30 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL500 and WX30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL500 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX30 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older TL500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.