Samsung TL350 vs Sony HX30V

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung TL350 and Sony HX30V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL350 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the HX30V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the TL350 matches up against the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL350 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL350 enjoys 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) while the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL350 and Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TL350 against the HX30V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL350 and HX30V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL350 and HX30V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX30V to give greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older TL350 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.