Samsung TL225 vs Sony NEX-3N

Below is a complete assessment of the Samsung TL225 and Sony NEX-3N, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The TL225 was unveiled 4 years before the NEX-3N and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the TL225 matches up against the NEX-3N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL225 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL225 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TL225 vs the NEX-3N.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and NEX-3N is 94 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL225 and NEX-3N.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TL225 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-3N will result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older TL225 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.