Samsung TL225 vs Sony NEX-5

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung TL225 and Sony NEX-5, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is pretty similar but the TL225 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The TL225 was brought out 9 months earlier than the NEX-5 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the TL225 scores against the NEX-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL225 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung TL225 provides 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 NEX-5 has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TL225 vs the NEX-5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and NEX-5 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and NEX-5.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL225 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-5 will deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL225 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.