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Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX30

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38
Samsung TL350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Alternative Name is WB2000
Sony TX30
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sony TX30

 TL350 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung TL350

 TX30 TL350 
ReleasedJuly 2013February 2010Fresher by 41 months
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k920kSharper screen (+309k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sony TX30

 TL350 TX30 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

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

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL350 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX30 Portrait photography factors
35
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
38
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL350
Street photography with Sony TX30
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Sports photography camera
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
69
environment proof
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL350
Landscape photography with Sony TX30
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
51
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL350 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX30 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL350 and Sony TX30
 Samsung TL350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
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