Samsung TL205 vs Sony a5000

The following is a extended overview of the Samsung TL205 and Sony a5000, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL205 was announced 5 years prior to the a5000 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TL205 matches up versus the a5000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL205 & Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL205 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL205 and Sony a5000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL205 and the a5000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and a5000 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and a5000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL205 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony a5000 will offer extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged TL205 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.