Samsung TL225 vs Sony A68

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung TL225 versus Sony A68, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The TL225 was unveiled 7 years prior to the A68 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TL225 scores against the A68 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL225 & Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL225 versus Sony A68 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL225 vs the A68.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and A68 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL225 and A68.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL225 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A68 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older TL225 will be behind in sensor tech.