Samsung TL225 vs Sony A580

Following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung TL225 vs Sony A580, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and A580 (16MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The TL225 was announced 21 months before the A580 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TL225 grades against the A580 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL225 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL225 comes with physical measurements 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 A580 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TL225 versus the A580.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and A580 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL225 and A580.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL225 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A580 will render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TL225 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.