Samsung TL320 vs Sony A850

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung TL320 versus Sony A850, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and A850 (25MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL320 was revealed 13 months earlier than the A850 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TL320 grades versus the A850 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL320 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL320 Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL320 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A850 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL320 versus Sony A850 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TL320 against the A850.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and A850 is 98 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL320 and A850.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL320 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A850 will result in more detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged TL320 will be behind in sensor innovation.