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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R II 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also Known as WB1000
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A7R
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R III
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung TL320 versus Sony A7R II, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The TL320 was revealed 7 years before the A7R II which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TL320 grades vs the A7R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony A7R II

 TL320 A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Samsung TL320

 A7R II TL320 
ReleasedJune 2015February 2009More modern by 76 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony A7R II

 TL320 A7R II 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL320 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL320 versus Sony A7R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TL320 compared to the A7R II.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL320 and A7R II is 98 and 68 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL320 and A7R II.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL320 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7R II will give greater detail because of its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged TL320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
Portrait photography with Sony A7R II
34
focusing manually
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
85
manual focus
amazing megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL320
Street photography with Sony A7R II
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
81
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography details
Sony A7R II Sports photography details
30
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography details
Sony A7R II Travel photography details
59
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
weather sealing
amazing megapixels (42 megapixels)
not so great battery power (290 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography info
Sony A7R II Landscape photography info
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
82
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
not so great battery power (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL320
Vlogging with Sony A7R II
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony A7R II
 Samsung TL320Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Alpha A7R II
Also called as WB1000 -
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-02-23 2015-06-10
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 399
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 625 grams (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3434
Other
Battery life - 290 images
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
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $380 $2,913