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Samsung TL350 vs Sony S2100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38
Samsung TL350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung TL350 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as WB2000
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung TL350 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL350 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL350 was manufactured 2 months after the S2100 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TL350 matches up vs the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sony S2100

 TL350 S2100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung TL350

 S2100 TL350 

Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sony S2100

 TL350 S2100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Samsung TL350 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL350 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TL350 compared to the S2100.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL350 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL350 and S2100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony S2100 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL350 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL350 Portrait photography advice
Sony S2100 Portrait photography advice
35
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL350
Street photography with Sony S2100
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL350
Travel photography with Sony S2100
60
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL350 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2100 Landscape photography highlights
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL350 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2100 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL350 and Sony S2100
 Samsung TL350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Also Known as WB2000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-20 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.4-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-11A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $400 $0