Samsung TL225 vs Sony A550

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung TL225 and Sony A550, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the A550 (14MP) is very well matched but the TL225 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The TL225 was introduced 3 months prior to the A550 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TL225 matches up versus the A550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL225 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL225 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony A550 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL225 and Sony A550 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the TL225 and the A550.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and A550 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL225 and A550.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL225 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A550 will give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.