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Samsung TL350 vs Sony W230

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38
Samsung TL350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Samsung TL350 vs Sony W230 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB2000
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony W230 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung TL350 and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL350 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL350 was manufactured 13 months after the W230 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TL350 matches up versus the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sony W230

 TL350 W230 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung TL350

 W230 TL350 

Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sony W230

 TL350 W230 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL350 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL350 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TL350 and the W230.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL350 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL350 and W230.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W230 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer TL350 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL350 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL350 Portrait photography features
Sony W230 Portrait photography features
35
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL350
Sports photography with Sony W230
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL350 Travel photography advice
Sony W230 Travel photography advice
60
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL350 Landscape photography details
Sony W230 Landscape photography details
50
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL350 Vlogging highlights
Sony W230 Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL350 and Sony W230
 Samsung TL350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Also Known as WB2000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-20 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $180