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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A99

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38
Samsung TL350 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A99 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also Known as WB2000
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Released December 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A900
  • Later Model is Sony A99 II
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A99 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung TL350 versus Sony A99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and A99 (24MP) and the TL350 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The TL350 was brought out 3 years prior to the A99 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TL350 grades versus the A99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sony A99

 TL350 A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Samsung TL350

 A99 TL350 
ReleasedDecember 2012February 2010Newer by 34 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k920kCrisper screen (+309k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sony A99

 TL350 A99 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL350 has physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TL350 and the A99.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TL350 and A99 is 94 and 57 respectively.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL350 and A99.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL350 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A99 will deliver greater detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged TL350 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL350 Portrait photography features
Sony A99 Portrait photography features
35
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
81
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Street photography camera
Sony A99 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
75
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL350
Sports photography with Sony A99
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL350
Travel photography with Sony A99
60
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
60
weather proofing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A99 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
terrible battery (500 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A99 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
76
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL350 and Sony A99
 Samsung TL350Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL350 Sony SLT-A99
Also called as WB2000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-02-20 2012-12-12
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.4-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 lbs) 812g (1.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $400 $1,998