Samsung TL225 vs Sony A57

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung TL225 and Sony A57, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and A57 (16MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The TL225 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the A57 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TL225 matches up vs the A57 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL225 and Sony SLT-A57. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL225 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 offers outer dimensions 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 A57 has proportions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TL225 versus the A57.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and A57 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL225 and A57.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL225 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A57 will produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged TL225 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.