Samsung TL220 vs Sony A6100

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung TL220 vs Sony A6100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The TL220 was revealed 11 years earlier than the A6100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TL220 scores vs the A6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL220 and Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL220 has outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL220 vs Sony A6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL220 against the A6100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and A6100 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL220 and A6100.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL220 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A6100 will resolve more detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged TL220 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.