Samsung TL350 vs Sony HX1

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung TL350 and Sony HX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL350 (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is fairly comparable but the TL350 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The TL350 was launched 11 months after the HX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TL350 grades against the HX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL350 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL350 offers outer 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 HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL350 against the HX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL350 and HX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL350 and HX1.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL350 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung TL350 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern TL350 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.