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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A850

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38
Samsung TL350 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
67
Features
60
Overall
64

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A850 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as WB2000
Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Launched April 2010
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A850 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung TL350 and Sony A850, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and A850 (25MP) and the TL350 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The TL350 was released very close to the A850 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TL350 matches up versus the A850 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sony A850

 TL350 A850 

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Samsung TL350

 A850 TL350 
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sony A850

 TL350 A850 
LaunchedFebruary 2010April 2010Same age
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL350 provides 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) while the Sony A850 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL350 and Sony A850 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TL350 compared to the A850.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A850 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL350 and A850 is 94 and 54 respectively.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL350 and A850.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL350 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A850 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL350 Portrait photography factors
Sony A850 Portrait photography factors
35
focusing manually
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
72
manual focus
amazing resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Street photography camera
Sony A850 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL350 Sports photography features
Sony A850 Sports photography features
29
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL350 Travel photography highlights
Sony A850 Travel photography highlights
60
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
55
environment sealing
amazing resolution (25 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL350
Landscape photography with Sony A850
50
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no liveview feature
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL350 Vlogging advice
Sony A850 Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
9
no video
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL350 and Sony A850
 Samsung TL350Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL350 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
Other name WB2000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-02-20 2010-04-15
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 6048 x 4032
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.4-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.43 lbs) 895 grams (1.97 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1415
Other
Battery life - 880 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 Two
Retail cost $400 $0