Samsung TL210 vs Sony A33

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung TL210 vs Sony A33, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the TL210 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The TL210 was brought out 7 months before the A33 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TL210 matches up against the A33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL210 & Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL210 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL210 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TL210 and the A33.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and A33 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL210 and A33.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL210 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A33 will resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL210 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.