Samsung TL350 vs Sony a3500

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung TL350 versus Sony a3500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the TL350 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The TL350 was launched 5 years prior to the a3500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TL350 scores against the a3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL350 & Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL350 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL350 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TL350 compared to the a3500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL350 and a3500 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL350 and a3500.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL350 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony a3500 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older TL350 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.