Samsung TL350 vs Sony A33

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung TL350 and Sony A33, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and A33 (14MP) and the TL350 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The TL350 was revealed 6 months earlier than the A33 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TL350 scores versus the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL350 and Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL350 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL350 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL350 and Sony A33 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TL350 and the A33.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL350 and A33 is 94 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL350 and A33.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL350 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A33 will result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively.