Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX350

Lets look more closely at the Samsung TL500 and Sony WX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and WX350 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The TL500 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WX350 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TL500 grades vs the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL500 offers exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the TL500 compared to the WX350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and WX350 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL500 and WX350.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL500 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX350 will offer greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older TL500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.