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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R

Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R 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
  • Other Name is WB1000
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7R II
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung TL320 and Sony A7R, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The TL320 was released 6 years earlier than the A7R and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TL320 grades versus the A7R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony A7R

 TL320 A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung TL320

 A7R TL320 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2009More recent by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony A7R

 TL320 A7R 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL320 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A7R has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TL320 compared to the A7R.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and A7R is 98 and 78 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL320 and A7R.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL320 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A7R will show more detail as a result of its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older TL320 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography details
Sony A7R Portrait photography details
34
you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
84
you can focus manually
MP count high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography highlights
Sony A7R Street photography highlights
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (465 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography features
Sony A7R Sports photography features
30
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment sealing
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography factors
Sony A7R Travel photography factors
59
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others in class (465 grams)
environment sealing
MP count high (36MP)
not so great battery life (340 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL320
Landscape photography with Sony A7R
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging features
Sony A7R Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
36
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than others in class (465g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony A7R
 Samsung TL320Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL320 Sony Alpha A7R
Also called WB1000 -
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-02-23 2014-02-13
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 465 gr (1.03 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 Overall 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 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 1 1
Launch cost $380 $1,898