Samsung TL500 vs Sony W350
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Launched July 2010
- Other Name is EX1
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W350 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Samsung TL500 vs Sony W350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and W350 (14MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and W350 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

The TL500 was launched 7 months after the W350 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TL500 matches up against the W350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W350 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony W350
TL500 | W350 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung TL500
W350 | TL500 |
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Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony W350
TL500 | W350 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Samsung TL500 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL500 comes with external dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Samsung TL500 vs Sony W350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TL500 versus the W350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and W350 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL500 and W350.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL500 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W350 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern TL500 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL500 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Samsung TL500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Otherwise known as | EX1 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-07-09 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.4 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 614k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 386 grams (0.85 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 40 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 129 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | SLB-07A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $527 | $200 |