Samsung TL220 vs Sony A7R II

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung TL220 and Sony A7R II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The TL220 was announced 6 years earlier than the A7R II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

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

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

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL220 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TL220 compared to the A7R II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and A7R II is 95 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL220 and A7R II.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL220 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7R II will provide you with greater detail with its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older TL220 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.