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Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL100
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7R
  • Successor is Sony A7R III
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung TL205 and Sony A7R II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The TL205 was unveiled 6 years before the A7R II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TL205 grades versus the A7R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony A7R II

 TL205 A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Samsung TL205

 A7R II TL205 
IntroducedJune 2015January 2010More modern by 66 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony A7R II

 TL205 A7R II 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL205 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TL205 compared to the A7R II.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and A7R II is 94 and 68 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and A7R II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL205 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R II will offer greater detail having an extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged TL205 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
85
manual focus
amazing MP (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography factors
Sony A7R II Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (177 grams)
81
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R II Sports photography highlights
25
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (290 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL205
Travel photography with Sony A7R II
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (177g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
environment proofing
amazing MP (42 megapixels)
bad battery pack (290 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography info
Sony A7R II Landscape photography info
23
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery pack (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging information
Sony A7R II Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average (177 grams)
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony A7R II
 Samsung TL205Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL205 Sony Alpha A7R II
Other name PL100 -
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2015-06-10
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 7974 x 5316
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 399
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lb) 625 grams (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3434
Other
Battery life - 290 shots
Battery type - 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 feature With downloadable app
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $2,913