Samsung TL220 vs Sony A550

Lets look more closely at the Samsung TL220 versus Sony A550, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the A550 (14MP) is very similar but the TL220 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The TL220 was introduced 3 months earlier than the A550 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the TL220 matches up against the A550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL220 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL220 comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A550 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TL220 and the A550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL220 and A550 is 95 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and A550.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL220 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A550 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.