Samsung TL205 vs Sony A77 II

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung TL205 vs Sony A77 II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL205 was released 5 years prior to the A77 II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TL205 grades vs the A77 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL205 & Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need 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") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL205 vs Sony A77 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TL205 against the A77 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and A77 II is 94 and 62 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and A77 II.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL205 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A77 II will show greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL205 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.