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Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX9

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38
Samsung TL350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB2000
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released July 2010
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL350 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL350 was announced 4 months earlier than the TX9 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TL350 matches up versus the TX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sony TX9

 TL350 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung TL350

 TX9 TL350 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sony TX9

 TL350 TX9 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2010Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL350 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TL350 against the TX9.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL350 and TX9 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL350 and TX9.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX9 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL350 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX9 Portrait photography highlights
35
manual focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL350 Sports photography factors
Sony TX9 Sports photography factors
29
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Samsung TL350 Travel photography factors
Sony TX9 Travel photography factors
60
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
60
has focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL350
Landscape photography with Sony TX9
50
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
41
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL350
Vlogging with Sony TX9
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL350 and Sony TX9
 Samsung TL350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Also referred to as WB2000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-20 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.4-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $799