Samsung TL210 vs Sony a5000

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung TL210 and Sony a5000, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The TL210 was announced 5 years prior to the a5000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the TL210 matches up vs the a5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL210 and Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL210 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL210 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL210 and Sony a5000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TL210 vs the a5000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL210 and a5000 is 94 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL210 and a5000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL210 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony a5000 will show extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older TL210 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.