Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung TL225 versus Sony A7, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL225 was released 5 years prior to the A7 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TL225 grades versus the A7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL225 & Sony Alpha A7. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL225 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) and 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TL225 and the A7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and A7 is 94 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL225 and A7.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL225 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged TL225 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.