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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A200

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38
Samsung TL350 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Samsung TL350
(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
Sony A200
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sony A200

 TL350 A200 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2008Newer by 20 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Samsung TL350

 A200 TL350 

Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sony A200

 TL350 A200 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A200 size comparison

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

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A200 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
53
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL350
Street photography with Sony A200
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL350 Sports photography features
Sony A200 Sports photography features
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL350
Travel photography with Sony A200
60
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
46
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL350 Landscape photography details
Sony A200 Landscape photography details
50
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
53
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A200 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
9
no video recording
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL350 and Sony A200
 Samsung TL350Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
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