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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A35

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38
Samsung TL350 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Samsung TL350
(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
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sony A35

 TL350 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung TL350

 A35 TL350 
IntroducedSeptember 2011February 2010More modern by 19 months
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sony A35

 TL350 A35 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A35 size comparison

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

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL350 Portrait photography information
Sony A35 Portrait photography information
35
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL350
Street photography with Sony A35
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL350 Sports photography info
Sony A35 Sports photography info
29
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
terrible battery (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL350 Travel photography features
Sony A35 Travel photography features
60
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
58
lighter than others in class (415g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (440 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL350 Landscape photography information
Sony A35 Landscape photography information
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (440 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL350 Vlogging features
Sony A35 Vlogging features
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL350 and Sony A35
 Samsung TL350Sony SLT-A35
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