Samsung TL205 vs Sony a5100

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung TL205 vs Sony a5100, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The TL205 was released 5 years prior to the a5100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TL205 matches up against the a5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL205 and Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 has 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 a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Samsung TL205 vs Sony a5100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TL205 and the a5100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and a5100 is 94 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and a5100.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL205 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony a5100 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged TL205 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.