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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB1000
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R III
  • Later Model is Sony A7R V
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung TL320 and Sony A7R IV, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the TL320 (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the TL320 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The TL320 was manufactured 11 years prior to the A7R IV and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TL320 scores against the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony A7R IV

 TL320 A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Samsung TL320

 A7R IV TL320 
LaunchedJuly 2019February 2009More recent by 126 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k460kCrisper display (+980k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony A7R IV

 TL320 A7R IV 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL320 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TL320 and the A7R IV.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL320 and A7R IV is 98 and 62 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL320 and A7R IV.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL320 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will produce greater detail due to its extra 49MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older TL320 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
Portrait photography with Sony A7R IV
34
focusing manually
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
88
manual focus
MP count high (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL320
Sports photography with Sony A7R IV
30
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (670 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL320
Travel photography with Sony A7R IV
59
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
great battery (670 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count high (61 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography factors
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
88
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great battery (670 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 Vlogging factors
Sony A7R IV Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
37
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony A7R IV
 Samsung TL320Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL320 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Also Known as WB1000 -
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-02-23 2019-07-16
Physical type 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 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 567
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 665 gr (1.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 3344
Other
Battery life - 670 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 Two
Pricing at launch $380 $3,498