Samsung TL350 vs Sony A3000
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung TL350 vs Sony A3000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL350 and Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL350 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sony A3000
TL350 | A3000 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung TL350
A3000 | TL350 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | February 2010 | More recent by 42 months |
Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sony A3000
TL350 | A3000 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Samsung TL350 versus Sony A3000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TL350 and A3000 is 94 and 69 respectively.
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.
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A3000 Specifications
Samsung TL350 | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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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 |