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Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX350

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Updated by Sony WX500
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung TL100 and Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was manufactured 6 years prior to the WX350 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TL100 grades vs the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony WX350

 TL100 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung TL100

 WX350 TL100 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 62 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony WX350

 TL100 WX350 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung TL100 enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL100 and the WX350.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and WX350.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX350 to produce more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged TL100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography info
Sony WX350 Portrait photography info
26
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL100
Street photography with Sony WX350
53
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (219 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX350 Sports photography highlights
33
image stabilization (Digital)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
48
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (219 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
great battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery life (470 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
26
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (219 grams)
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony WX350
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Alternate name ST50 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 gr (0.48 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $22 $270