Samsung TL220 vs Sony A580

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung TL220 versus Sony A580, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and A580 (16MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL220 was announced 21 months earlier than the A580 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TL220 scores against the A580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL220 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL220 comes with 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 A580 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL220 versus Sony A580 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TL220 versus the A580.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and A580 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and A580.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL220 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A580 will provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL220 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.