Samsung TL350 vs Sony A200
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A200 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2010
- Alternative Name is WB2000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
- Introduced July 2008
- Later Model is Sony A230

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A200 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung TL350 versus Sony A200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL350 (10MP) and the A200 (10MP) is relatively close but the TL350 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

The TL350 was introduced 20 months after the A200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TL350 matches up against the A200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A200 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL350 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL350 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sony A200
TL350 | A200 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2008 | Newer by 20 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Samsung TL350
A200 | TL350 |
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Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sony A200
TL350 | A200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Samsung TL350 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL350 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A200 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).
Examine the Samsung TL350 versus Sony A200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TL350 and the A200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL350 and A200 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL350 and A200.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The TL350 has got the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The newer TL350 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A200 Specifications
Samsung TL350 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL350 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 |
Also referred to as | WB2000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-02-20 | 2008-07-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.4-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 lbs) | 572g (1.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 521 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | SLB-11A | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, internal | Compact Flash |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $400 | $100 |