Samsung TL220 vs Sony A6000

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung TL220 vs Sony A6000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The TL220 was brought out 5 years prior to the A6000 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TL220 scores vs the A6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL220 & Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL220 has physical 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) whilst the Sony A6000 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

See the Samsung TL220 vs Sony A6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TL220 versus the A6000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL220 and A6000 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL220 and A6000.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL220 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6000 will offer you more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged TL220 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.