Samsung TL210 vs Sony A550

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung TL210 versus Sony A550, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the A550 (14MP) is fairly similar but the TL210 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL210 was brought out at a similar time to the A550 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TL210 grades vs the A550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL210 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL210 Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL210 enjoys 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 A550 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TL210 against the A550.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and A550 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL210 and A550.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL210 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A550 will deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.