Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5N

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5N, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The TL220 was brought out 3 years earlier than the NEX-5N which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TL220 matches up versus the NEX-5N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL220 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL220 enjoys outer dimensions 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 NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TL220 vs the NEX-5N.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL220 and NEX-5N is 95 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL220 and NEX-5N.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL220 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-5N will offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged TL220 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.