Samsung TL100 vs Sony A7

Following is a complete overview of the Samsung TL100 versus Sony A7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The TL100 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the A7 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TL100 scores vs the A7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL100 and Sony Alpha A7. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL100 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL100 has physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Check the Samsung TL100 versus Sony A7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TL100 compared to the A7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and A7 is 91 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL100 and A7.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL100 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 will offer extra detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.