Samsung TL225 vs Sony A77 II

Following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung TL225 versus Sony A77 II, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The TL225 was introduced 5 years earlier than the A77 II which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TL225 matches up vs the A77 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL225 & Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 has external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL225 against the A77 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and A77 II is 94 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL225 and A77 II.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL225 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A77 II will resolve extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged TL225 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.