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Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38
Samsung TL350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB2000
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL350 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the TL350 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizes.

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The TL350 was announced 7 months later than the TX1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TL350 grades versus the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sony TX1

 TL350 TX1 
IntroducedFebruary 2010August 2009More recent by 7 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung TL350

 TX1 TL350 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sony TX1

 TL350 TX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL350 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL350 versus the TX1.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL350 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL350 and TX1.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The TL350 has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more modern TL350 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL350
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL350 Street photography factors
Sony TX1 Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL350 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX1 Sports photography highlights
29
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL350 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX1 Travel photography highlights
60
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL350 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX1 Landscape photography advice
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
31
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL350 Vlogging features
Sony TX1 Vlogging features
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
28
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL350 and Sony TX1
 Samsung TL350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Also referred to as WB2000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-20 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.4-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $400 $350