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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB1000
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Introduced October 2017
  • Superseded the Sony A7R II
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R IV
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R III Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung TL320 and Sony A7R III, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL320 was revealed 9 years prior to the A7R III which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TL320 scores versus the A7R III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony A7R III

 TL320 A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Samsung TL320

 A7R III TL320 
IntroducedOctober 2017February 2009Newer by 105 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k460kCrisper display (+980k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony A7R III

 TL320 A7R III 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL320 enjoys physical dimensions 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) whilst the Sony A7R III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TL320 vs the A7R III.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL320 and A7R III is 98 and 63 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL320 and A7R III.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL320 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7R III will give extra detail because of its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged TL320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7R III Portrait photography highlights
33
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
85
focusing manually
great resolution (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL320
Street photography with Sony A7R III
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography features
Sony A7R III Sports photography features
29
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (650 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography info
Sony A7R III Travel photography info
59
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
great battery life (650 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
great resolution (42MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography features
Sony A7R III Landscape photography features
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery life (650 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL320
Vlogging with Sony A7R III
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony A7R III
 Samsung TL320Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL320 Sony Alpha A7R III
Other name WB1000 -
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-23 2017-10-25
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 425
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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 657 gr (1.45 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail cost $380 $2,800