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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A3000

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38
Samsung TL350 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is WB2000
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Later Model is Sony a3500
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung TL350 versus Sony A3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the TL350 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL350 was revealed 4 years prior to the A3000 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TL350 matches up vs the A3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sony A3000

 TL350 A3000 
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung TL350

 A3000 TL350 
AnnouncedAugust 2013February 2010More recent by 42 months

Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sony A3000

 TL350 A3000 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL350 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TL350 vs the A3000.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TL350 and A3000 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL350 and A3000.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL350 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A3000 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older TL350 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL350 Street photography factors
Sony A3000 Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL350 Sports photography info
Sony A3000 Sports photography info
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
60
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL350 Travel photography info
Sony A3000 Travel photography info
60
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
60
great battery pack (470 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (411g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL350 Landscape photography factors
Sony A3000 Landscape photography factors
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL350 Vlogging factors
Sony A3000 Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
26
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (411 grams)
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL350 and Sony A3000
 Samsung TL350Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL350 Sony Alpha A3000
Also called WB2000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-02-20 2013-08-27
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.4-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 pounds) 411 gr (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, internal -
Card slots One One
Price at release $400 $398