Samsung TL205 vs Sony A330

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung TL205 and Sony A330, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is fairly close but the TL205 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The TL205 was launched 8 months after the A330 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TL205 grades versus the A330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL205 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL205 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TL205 against the A330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and A330 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and A330.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL205 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung TL205 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger TL205 provides an edge in sensor tech.