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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A7

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38
Samsung TL350 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A7 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as WB2000
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Later Model is Sony A7 II
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A7 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung TL350 vs Sony A7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and A7 (24MP) and the TL350 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The TL350 was brought out 4 years earlier than the A7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TL350 scores against the A7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sony A7

 TL350 A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Samsung TL350

 A7 TL350 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2010More modern by 47 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k920kCrisper display (+310k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sony A7

 TL350 A7 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL350 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TL350 versus the A7.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL350 and A7 is 94 and 78 respectively.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL350 and A7.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL350 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7 will result in extra detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged TL350 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL350
Portrait photography with Sony A7
35
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
79
screen tilts
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than competition (474g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL350 Sports photography features
Sony A7 Sports photography features
29
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
66
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 as a Travel photography camera
60
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
69
lighter than competition (474g)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (340 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL350
Vlogging with Sony A7
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
35
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
lighter than competition (474 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL350 and Sony A7
 Samsung TL350Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL350 Sony Alpha A7
Also Known as WB2000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-02-20 2014-01-22
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.4-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 474 gr (1.04 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $798