Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX500
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(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 referred to as WB2000
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched April 2015
- Older Model is Sony WX350

Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Samsung TL350 versus Sony WX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The TL350 was announced 6 years prior to the WX500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TL350 grades vs the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL350 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sony WX500
TL350 | WX500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung TL350
WX500 | TL350 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 62 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sony WX500
TL350 | WX500 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL350 features outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung TL350 versus Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TL350 vs the WX500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL350 and WX500 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL350 and WX500.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX500 to deliver extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older TL350 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Samsung TL350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Also Known as | WB2000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-20 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.4-5.8 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 pounds) | 236 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 360 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-11A | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $400 | $348 |