Samsung TL220 vs Sony A7R

Below is a detailed analysis of the Samsung TL220 vs Sony A7R, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The TL220 was announced 5 years earlier than the A7R and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TL220 grades versus the A7R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL220 & Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL220 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TL220 versus the A7R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and A7R is 95 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL220 and A7R.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL220 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R will offer greater detail with its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older TL220 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.