Canon 350D vs Samsung TL220

Its time to look closer at the Canon 350D versus Samsung TL220, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and TL220 (12MP) and the 350D (APS-C) and TL220 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The 350D was brought out 5 years before the TL220 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 350D being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 350D scores against the TL220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 350D and Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are available at Canon 350D Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 350D offers physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Canon 350D versus Samsung TL220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 350D versus the TL220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 350D and TL220 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 350D and TL220.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 350D due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung TL220 will result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older 350D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.