Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7R

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL225 & Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

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.

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

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.