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Samsung TL350 vs Sony W730

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38
Samsung TL350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Samsung TL350 vs Sony W730 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB2000
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony W730 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Samsung TL350 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL350 was revealed 3 years before the W730 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TL350 matches up vs the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sony W730

 TL350 W730 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung TL350

 W730 TL350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 35 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sony W730

 TL350 W730 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung TL350 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL350 has outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL350 versus Sony W730 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TL350 against the W730.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TL350 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL350 and W730.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W730 to give you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL350 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL350 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL350 Portrait photography info
Sony W730 Portrait photography info
35
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL350 Street photography information
Sony W730 Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL350 Sports photography highlights
Sony W730 Sports photography highlights
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL350
Travel photography with Sony W730
60
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
71
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
comes with touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL350 Landscape photography information
Sony W730 Landscape photography information
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
38
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL350 and Sony W730
 Samsung TL350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Also called WB2000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-20 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.4-5.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $138