Samsung TL100 vs Sony A450

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung TL100 and Sony A450, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively close but the TL100 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The TL100 was brought out 12 months earlier than the A450 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TL100 matches up versus the A450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL100 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL100 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL100 and Sony A450 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TL100 compared to the A450.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and A450 is 91 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and A450.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A450 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older TL100 will be behind in sensor technology.