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Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX5

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38
Samsung TL350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Alternate Name is WB2000
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung TL350 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL350 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL350 was manufactured 4 months before the WX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TL350 grades against the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sony WX5

 TL350 WX5 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung TL350

 WX5 TL350 

Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sony WX5

 TL350 WX5 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL350 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL350 and Sony WX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TL350 and the WX5.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL350 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL350 and WX5.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX5 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL350
Sports photography with Sony WX5
29
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL350 Travel photography info
Sony WX5 Travel photography info
60
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL350
Landscape photography with Sony WX5
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL350 and Sony WX5
 Samsung TL350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Also Known as WB2000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-20 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.4-5.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 195 gr (0.43 pounds) 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" 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 ID SLB-11A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $400 $250