Samsung TL350 vs Sony NEX-5N

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung TL350 versus Sony NEX-5N, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the TL350 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The TL350 was brought out 19 months earlier than the NEX-5N making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the TL350 grades against the NEX-5N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL350 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL350 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung TL350 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL350 compared to the NEX-5N.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL350 and NEX-5N is 94 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL350 and NEX-5N.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL350 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-5N will provide you with greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged TL350 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.