Samsung TL225 vs Sony A3000

Here, we are looking at the Samsung TL225 vs Sony A3000, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The TL225 was announced 5 years before the A3000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TL225 matches up vs the A3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL225 and Sony Alpha A3000. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL225 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL225 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL225 vs Sony A3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TL225 vs the A3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and A3000 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL225 and A3000.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL225 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A3000 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TL225 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.