Samsung TL350 vs Sony HX20V

In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung TL350 vs Sony HX20V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL350 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the HX20V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TL350 matches up against the HX20V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL350 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL350 has outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL350 vs Sony HX20V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TL350 compared to the HX20V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL350 and HX20V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL350 and HX20V.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to deliver extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older TL350 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.