Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX30
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is WB2000
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Released July 2013

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX30 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TL350 was released 4 years earlier than the TX30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TL350 matches up against the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL350 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sony TX30
TL350 | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung TL350
TX30 | TL350 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 41 months |
Screen sizing | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+309k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sony TX30
TL350 | TX30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL350 enjoys exterior 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 TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TL350 against the TX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL350 and TX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL350 and TX30.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony TX30 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older TL350 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Samsung TL350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Also called | WB2000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-02-20 | 2013-07-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.4-5.8 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195 gr (0.43 lbs) | 141 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, internal | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $400 | $230 |