Samsung TL220 vs Sony A7

Here is a thorough comparison of the Samsung TL220 vs Sony A7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL220 was launched 5 years prior to the A7 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the TL220 grades against the A7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL220 & Sony Alpha A7. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL220 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A7 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TL220 vs the A7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and A7 is 95 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL220 and A7.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL220 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older TL220 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.