Samsung TL210 vs Sony NEX-5R

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung TL210 and Sony NEX-5R, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL210 was unveiled 3 years before the NEX-5R which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the TL210 scores vs the NEX-5R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL210 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL210 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL210 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL210 and Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TL210 versus the NEX-5R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and NEX-5R is 94 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL210 and NEX-5R.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL210 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-5R will offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL210 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.