Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7R IV
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Launched August 2009
- Alternate Name is ST550
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Launched July 2019
- Old Model is Sony A7R III
- Successor is Sony A7R V

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7R IV Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung TL225 and Sony A7R IV, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

The TL225 was launched 11 years before the A7R IV which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TL225 grades versus the A7R IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7R IV Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL225 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony A7R IV
TL225 | A7R IV | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Samsung TL225
A7R IV | TL225 | |||
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Launched | July 2019 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 120 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 1152k | Clearer screen (+288k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony A7R IV
TL225 | A7R IV | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL225 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung TL225 and Sony A7R IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TL225 against the A7R IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and A7R IV is 94 and 62 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL225 and A7R IV.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL225 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A7R IV will produce more detail utilizing its extra 49MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL225 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications
Samsung TL225 | Sony Alpha A7R IV | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL225 | Sony Alpha A7R IV |
Otherwise known as | ST550 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-08-13 | 2019-07-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 61MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 9504 x 6336 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 102800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 567 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 27-124mm (4.6x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,152 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 187 gr (0.41 lbs) | 665 gr (1.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 99 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3344 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 670 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-07A | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Price at launch | $488 | $3,498 |