Samsung TL350 vs Sony A300

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung TL350 versus Sony A300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL350 (10MP) and the A300 (10MP) is very comparable but the TL350 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL350 was launched 2 years after the A300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the TL350 scores against the A300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL350 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL350 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL350 has external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TL350 against the A300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL350 and A300 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL350 and A300.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The TL350 comes with the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF harder. The newer TL350 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.