Samsung TL205 vs Sony A6400

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung TL205 and Sony A6400, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The TL205 was revealed 10 years before the A6400 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the TL205 scores versus the A6400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL205 & Sony Alpha a6400. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL205 and Sony A6400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TL205 and the A6400.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and A6400 is 94 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and A6400.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL205 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A6400 will result in extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older TL205 will be behind in sensor innovation.