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Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX500

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38
Samsung TL350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX500 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 referred to as WB2000
Sony WX500
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sony WX500

 TL350 WX500 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung TL350

 WX500 TL350 
LaunchedApril 2015February 2010Fresher by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sony WX500

 TL350 WX500 
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

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

Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
39
MP count decent (18MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL350 Street photography advice
Sony WX500 Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (236 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Sports photography camera
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (360 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL350
Travel photography with Sony WX500
60
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
71
good battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than average (236g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL350 Landscape photography details
Sony WX500 Landscape photography details
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
good battery (360 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL350 Vlogging advice
Sony WX500 Vlogging advice
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (236g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL350 and Sony WX500
 Samsung TL350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
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