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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A330

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38
Samsung TL350 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A330 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as WB2000
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A300
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A330 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung TL350 versus Sony A330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL350 (10MP) and the A330 (10MP) is very well matched but the TL350 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The TL350 was announced 10 months after the A330 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TL350 grades against the A330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sony A330

 TL350 A330 
LaunchedFebruary 2010May 2009Newer by 10 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Samsung TL350

 A330 TL350 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sony A330

 TL350 A330 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL350 comes with physical 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 A330 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

See the Samsung TL350 versus Sony A330 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TL350 and the A330.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL350 and A330 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL350 and A330.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The TL350 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The newer TL350 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL350 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL350
Portrait photography with Sony A330
35
manual focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
61
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL350 Street photography information
Sony A330 Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A330 as a Sports photography camera
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL350 Travel photography factors
Sony A330 Travel photography factors
60
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
44
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A330 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
54
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL350 Vlogging info
Sony A330 Vlogging info
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
9
no video
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL350 and Sony A330
 Samsung TL350Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL350 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Also referred to as WB2000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-02-20 2009-05-18
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.4-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 pounds) 529 grams (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 535
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $400 $545