Samsung TL220 vs Sony A55

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung TL220 and Sony A55, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and A55 (16MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL220 was announced 12 months earlier than the A55 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TL220 grades versus the A55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL220 and Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL220 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A55 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL220 and Sony A55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL220 and the A55.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL220 and A55 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL220 and A55.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL220 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A55 will result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged TL220 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.