Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-5R

Here is a in depth comparison of the Samsung TL205 and Sony NEX-5R, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL205 was released 3 years before the NEX-5R and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TL205 matches up versus the NEX-5R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL205 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TL205 and the NEX-5R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and NEX-5R is 94 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and NEX-5R.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL205 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-5R will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older TL205 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.