Samsung TL210 vs Sony A99

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung TL210 vs Sony A99, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The TL210 was revealed 3 years before the A99 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TL210 scores versus the A99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL210 and Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL210 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL210 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL210 vs Sony A99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TL210 vs the A99.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and A99 is 94 and 57 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL210 and A99.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL210 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A99 will show greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL210 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.