Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7R II

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL205 & Sony Alpha A7R II. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

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.

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

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.