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Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX5

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38
Samsung TL350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is WB2000
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL350 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the TL350 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The TL350 was introduced very close to the TX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TL350 scores vs the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sony TX5

 TL350 TX5 
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung TL350

 TX5 TL350 
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Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sony TX5

 TL350 TX5 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL350 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TL350 compared to the TX5.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL350 and TX5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL350 and TX5.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The TL350 features the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL350
Portrait photography with Sony TX5
35
focusing manually
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL350
Street photography with Sony TX5
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Sports photography camera
29
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL350 Travel photography information
Sony TX5 Travel photography information
60
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
62
environment proof
boasts focus by touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (148 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL350
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
50
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
43
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL350 Vlogging advice
Sony TX5 Vlogging advice
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than average (148g)
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL350 and Sony TX5
 Samsung TL350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Also called WB2000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-20 2010-02-18
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.4-5.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 2.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 gr (0.43 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $239