Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-3

Following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung TL220 and Sony NEX-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the TL220 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL220 was revealed 9 months before the NEX-3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TL220 grades vs the NEX-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL220 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL220 has outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL220 vs the NEX-3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL220 and NEX-3 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL220 and NEX-3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL220 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-3 will give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged TL220 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.