Samsung TL205 vs Sony A65

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung TL205 versus Sony A65, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL205 was launched 22 months before the A65 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TL205 grades vs the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL205 and Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL205 features external 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 A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL205 versus Sony A65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TL205 and the A65.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and A65 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and A65.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL205 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A65 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older TL205 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.