Samsung TL350 vs Sony A390

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung TL350 and Sony A390, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and A390 (14MP) and the TL350 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL350 was manufactured 5 months prior to the A390 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TL350 scores versus the A390 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL350 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL350 Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung TL350 features external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TL350 and the A390.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL350 and A390 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL350 and A390.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL350 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A390 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.