Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-7

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung TL220 versus Sony NEX-7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The TL220 was unveiled 3 years prior to the NEX-7 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TL220 grades against the NEX-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL220 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL220 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check the Samsung TL220 versus Sony NEX-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TL220 compared to the NEX-7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and NEX-7 is 95 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and NEX-7.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL220 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will give greater detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged TL220 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.