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Samsung TL500 vs Sony W350

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42
Samsung TL500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Samsung TL500
(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
Sony W350
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony W350

 TL500 W350 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung TL500

 W350 TL500 

Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony W350

 TL500 W350 
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).

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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.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W350 size comparison

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

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL500 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL500 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W350 Portrait photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL500 Street photography info
Sony W350 Street photography info
66
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (386 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL500 Sports photography features
Sony W350 Sports photography features
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL500
Travel photography with Sony W350
64
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (386g)
low megapixels (10MP)
66
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
Landscape photography with Sony W350
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
37
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL500 Vlogging features
Sony W350 Vlogging features
64
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (386g)
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL500 and Sony W350
 Samsung TL500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
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
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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