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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB1000
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 II
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung TL320 versus Sony A7, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The TL320 was revealed 5 years earlier than the A7 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TL320 scores vs the A7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony A7

 TL320 A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Samsung TL320

 A7 TL320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony A7

 TL320 A7 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL320 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Compare the Samsung TL320 versus Sony A7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TL320 vs the A7.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL320 and A7 is 98 and 78 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL320 and A7.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL320 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged TL320 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
Portrait photography with Sony A7
33
manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
82
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography advice
Sony A7 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
79
screen tilts up and down
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than others (474g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography details
Sony A7 Sports photography details
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 as a Travel photography camera
59
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (474g)
environment sealing
MP count decent (24MP)
not so great battery (340 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
75
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging information
Sony A7 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
35
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
lighter than others (474 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony A7
 Samsung TL320Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Alpha A7
Also Known as WB1000 -
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-02-23 2014-01-22
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 474g (1.04 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $380 $798