Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-7

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung TL205 versus Sony NEX-7, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL205 was brought out 23 months prior to the NEX-7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TL205 scores against the NEX-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL205 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung TL205 features external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL205 versus Sony NEX-7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TL205 and the NEX-7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and NEX-7 is 94 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and NEX-7.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL205 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony NEX-7 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older TL205 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.