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Samsung TL350 vs Sony S930

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38
Samsung TL350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung TL350 vs Sony S930 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
  • Alternative Name is WB2000
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony S930 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Samsung TL350 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL350 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL350 was brought out 14 months later than the S930 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the TL350 scores versus the S930 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sony S930

 TL350 S930 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 14 months
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution920k112kSharper display (+808k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung TL350

 S930 TL350 

Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sony S930

 TL350 S930 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung TL350 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL350 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TL350 versus the S930.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL350 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL350 and S930.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent TL350 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL350 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL350 Portrait photography factors
Sony S930 Portrait photography factors
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL350 Street photography details
Sony S930 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL350 Sports photography advice
Sony S930 Sports photography advice
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL350 Travel photography information
Sony S930 Travel photography information
60
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL350 Landscape photography details
Sony S930 Landscape photography details
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL350
Vlogging with Sony S930
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL350 and Sony S930
 Samsung TL350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also referred to as WB2000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-20 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/2.4-5.8 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $400 $219