Samsung TL320 vs Sony a5100

Following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung TL320 versus Sony a5100, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL320 was brought out 6 years before the a5100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the TL320 grades versus the a5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL320 and Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL320 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL320 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL320 versus Sony a5100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TL320 versus the a5100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL320 and a5100 is 98 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL320 and a5100.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL320 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony a5100 will resolve extra detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged TL320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.