Samsung TL220 vs Sony A3000

Here is a extended analysis of the Samsung TL220 and Sony A3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL220 was brought out 5 years earlier than the A3000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TL220 grades vs the A3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL220 and Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL220 has outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL220 and Sony A3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TL220 against the A3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and A3000 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and A3000.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL220 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A3000 will show greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older TL220 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.