Samsung TL350 vs Sony W290
94 Imaging
33 Features
47 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
28 Overall
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Samsung TL350 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2010
- Alternative Name is WB2000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009

Samsung TL350 vs Sony W290 Overview
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").

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.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony W290 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Sony W290
TL350 | W290 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Samsung TL350
W290 | TL350 |
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Common features in the Samsung TL350 and Sony W290
TL350 | W290 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Samsung TL350 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
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.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
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.

Samsung TL350 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL350 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Samsung TL350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Also Known as | WB2000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-02-20 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.4-5.8 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | SLB-11A | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $400 | $230 |