Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX350
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony WX300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

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").

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.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL100 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony WX350
TL100 | WX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung TL100
WX350 | TL100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 62 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony WX350
TL100 | WX350 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Samsung TL100 and Sony WX350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL100 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |