Samsung TL210 vs Sony A300

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung TL210 versus Sony A300, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the A300 (10MP) is very well matched but the TL210 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The TL210 was launched 24 months later than the A300 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TL210 grades versus the A300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL210 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL210 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL210 features outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TL210 versus the A300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and A300 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TL210 and A300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL210 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung TL210 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern TL210 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.