Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-6

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung TL220 and Sony NEX-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL220 was released 4 years earlier than the NEX-6 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TL220 grades against the NEX-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL220 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, 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") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TL220 versus the NEX-6.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and NEX-6 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and NEX-6.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL220 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-6 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TL220 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.