Samsung TL350 vs Sony A290

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung TL350 and Sony A290, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and A290 (14MP) and the TL350 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL350 was unveiled 3 months prior to the A290 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TL350 scores against the A290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL350 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL350 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL350 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A290 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL350 and Sony A290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TL350 against the A290.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL350 and A290 is 94 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL350 and A290.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL350 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A290 will give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.