Samsung TL350 vs Sony A35
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A35 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung TL350 and Sony A35, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and A35 (16MP) and the TL350 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

The TL350 was announced 19 months before the A35 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TL350 grades vs the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A35 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL350 & Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL350 Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sony A35
TL350 | A35 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung TL350
A35 | TL350 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sony A35
TL350 | A35 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Samsung TL350 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL350 provides external 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 A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung TL350 and Sony A35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TL350 and the A35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL350 and A35 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL350 and A35.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL350 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A35 will render greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged TL350 will be behind in sensor tech.

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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Samsung TL350 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL350 | Sony SLT-A35 |
Otherwise known as | WB2000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2010-02-20 | 2011-09-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.4-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 lbs) | 415 grams (0.91 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 763 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 440 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-11A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $400 | $598 |