Samsung TL225 vs Sony A33

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung TL225 vs Sony A33, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very close but the TL225 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The TL225 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the A33 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TL225 scores against the A33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL225 & Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL225 vs Sony A33 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TL225 against the A33.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and A33 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and A33.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL225 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A33 will result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older TL225 will be behind in sensor tech.