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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38
Samsung TL350 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A9 II 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
  • Other Name is WB2000
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Launched October 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony A9
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A9 II Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung TL350 and Sony A9 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the TL350 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The TL350 was introduced 10 years prior to the A9 II which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TL350 matches up vs the A9 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sony A9 II

 TL350 A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Samsung TL350

 A9 II TL350 
LaunchedOctober 2019February 2010Newer by 117 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k920kCrisper display (+520k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sony A9 II

 TL350 A9 II 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL350 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL350 and Sony A9 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TL350 versus the A9 II.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL350 and A9 II is 94 and 62 respectively.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL350 and A9 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL350 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A9 II will offer you more detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged TL350 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
85
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL350 Street photography information
Sony A9 II Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL350 Sports photography information
Sony A9 II Sports photography information
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (690 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL350 Travel photography information
Sony A9 II Travel photography information
60
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
73
better than average battery life (690 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery life (690 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL350 Vlogging info
Sony A9 II Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL350 and Sony A9 II
 Samsung TL350Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL350 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Otherwise known as WB2000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-02-20 2019-10-03
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 693
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 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lbs) 678 grams (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
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 - 690 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One Dual
Cost at release $400 $4,498