Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL320 & Sony Alpha A7. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL320 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.