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Samsung TL350 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38
Samsung TL350 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Samsung TL350 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as WB2000
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is EX1
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Samsung TL350 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung TL350 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TL350 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the TL350 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") use different sensor measurements.

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The TL350 was introduced 4 months before the TL500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TL350 matches up against the TL500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Samsung TL500

 TL350 TL500 
Screen resolution920k614kClearer screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung TL350

 TL500 TL350 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Samsung TL500

 TL350 TL500 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2010Same generation
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL350 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL350 features external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL350 against the TL500.

Samsung TL350 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL350 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Samsung TL350 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL350 and TL500.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The TL350 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher.

Samsung TL350 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL350 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL350 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography details
35
focusing manually
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL350 Street photography details
Samsung TL500 Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
66
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL350
Sports photography with Samsung TL500
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL350 Travel photography information
Samsung TL500 Travel photography information
60
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
64
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (386g)
resolution not great (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL350 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography highlights
50
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
52
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL500 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
64
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average in class (386 grams)
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Samsung TL350 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL350 and Samsung TL500
 Samsung TL350Samsung TL500
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL350 Samsung TL500
Also called as WB2000 EX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-20 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.4-5.8 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 386 gr (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 129
Other
Battery model SLB-11A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $400 $527