Samsung TL225 vs Sony A100

Below, we are comparing the Samsung TL225 and Sony A100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the A100 (10MP) is very comparable but the TL225 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL225 was announced 3 years after the A100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the TL225 matches up against the A100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL225 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL225 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL225 and Sony A100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TL225 and the A100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and A100 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and A100.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL225 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung TL225 will show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger TL225 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.