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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7R

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST550
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7R II
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7R Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung TL225 and Sony A7R, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The TL225 was introduced 5 years earlier than the A7R and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TL225 grades vs the A7R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony A7R

 TL225 A7R 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung TL225

 A7R TL225 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2009Fresher by 54 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k1152kClearer screen (+78k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony A7R

 TL225 A7R 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL225 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TL225 vs the A7R.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and A7R is 94 and 78 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and A7R.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL225 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R will offer you extra detail using its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older TL225 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
Portrait photography with Sony A7R
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
84
manual focus
fantastic MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography highlights
Sony A7R Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (187g)
80
tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lighter than average in class (465 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic MP (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proof
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (340 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography factors
Sony A7R Travel photography factors
59
has focus by touch
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (187g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than average in class (465g)
weather proof
fantastic MP (36MP)
terrible battery (340 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
78
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
fantastic MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R Vlogging highlights
29
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others (187 grams)
36
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
lighter than average in class (465 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony A7R
 Samsung TL225Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL225 Sony Alpha A7R
Also Known as ST550 -
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-08-13 2014-02-13
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,152k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 187 grams (0.41 pounds) 465 grams (1.03 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-07A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $488 $1,898