Samsung TL220 vs Sony A330

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung TL220 vs Sony A330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the TL220 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL220 was manufactured 3 months after the A330 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TL220 scores versus the A330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL220 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL220 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL220 against the A330.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and A330 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and A330.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL220 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung TL220 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.