Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-5N

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung TL205 versus Sony NEX-5N, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The TL205 was launched 21 months earlier than the NEX-5N making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TL205 scores against the NEX-5N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL205 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL205 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL205 versus Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL205 and the NEX-5N.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and NEX-5N is 94 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and NEX-5N.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL205 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony NEX-5N will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older TL205 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.