Samsung TL500 vs Sony WX70

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung TL500 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and WX70 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The TL500 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the WX70 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TL500 grades versus the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL500 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL500 has exterior dimensions 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 WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TL500 and the WX70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL500 and WX70 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL500 and WX70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL500 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX70 will offer greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TL500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.