Samsung TL225 vs Sony NEX-5T

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung TL225 and Sony NEX-5T, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The TL225 was launched 5 years earlier than the NEX-5T which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the TL225 matches up versus the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL225 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 features outer 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-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL225 against the NEX-5T.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and NEX-5T is 94 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL225 and NEX-5T.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL225 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-5T will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged TL225 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.