Samsung TL220 vs Sony A37

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung TL220 vs Sony A37, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and A37 (16MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The TL220 was brought out 3 years before the A37 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TL220 scores vs the A37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL220 and Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL220 has got physical 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 A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL220 vs Sony A37 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TL220 versus the A37.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and A37 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL220 and A37.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TL220 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A37 will produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older TL220 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.