Samsung TL350 vs Sony W290

Following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung TL350 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL350 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL350 was announced 13 months after the W290 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TL350 scores versus the W290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL350 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL350 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Samsung TL350 versus Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TL350 against the W290.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL350 and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL350 and W290.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W290 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent TL350 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.