Reasons to choose TL350
Released in 2010, TL350 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 195 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung TL350
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S780
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
TL35025 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S780- Area ratio
- 1.12:1
- Absolute difference
- 3 mm²
- Relative difference
- 11.6%
The TL350 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
TL350MetricCyber-shot DSC-S780
10 MPEffective pixels8.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.67 µmPixel pitch1.75 µm
2.77 µm²Pixel area3.07 µm²
36.07 MP/cm²Pixel density32.61 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
195 gWeight170 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Lithium-Ion SLB-11A battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion (NP-BK1) Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The TL350 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-S780 has the lighter body. The TL350 has the higher effective resolution. The TL350 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-S780
Released in 2008, Cyber-shot DSC-S780 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8.1 MP effective resolution, and a 170 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.