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Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as PL100
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7 II
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung TL205 and Sony A7, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The TL205 was introduced 5 years before the A7 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TL205 matches up versus the A7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony A7

 TL205 A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Samsung TL205

 A7 TL205 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony A7

 TL205 A7 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL205 offers external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TL205 vs the A7.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and A7 is 94 and 78 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and A7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL205 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7 will deliver extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged TL205 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
Portrait photography with Sony A7
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
82
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography features
Sony A7 Street photography features
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (177g)
79
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (474g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography details
Sony A7 Sports photography details
25
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
66
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography info
Sony A7 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (177g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (474g)
weather sealing
good resolution (24MP)
not so great battery (340 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7 Landscape photography advice
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
not so great battery (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (177g)
36
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
lighter than competition in class (474g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony A7
 Samsung TL205Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL205 Sony Alpha A7
Also Known as PL100 -
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-06 2014-01-22
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 gr (0.39 pounds) 474 gr (1.04 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $180 $798