Samsung TL225 vs Sony A6100

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung TL225 vs Sony A6100, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The TL225 was released 11 years earlier than the A6100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TL225 scores versus the A6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL225 and Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL225 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL225 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TL225 versus the A6100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and A6100 is 94 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL225 and A6100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL225 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A6100 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged TL225 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.