Samsung TL100 vs Sony A65

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung TL100 versus Sony A65, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL100 was released 3 years prior to the A65 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TL100 grades against the A65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL100 & Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL100 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TL100 versus the A65.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and A65 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and A65.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL100 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A65 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.