Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7S II

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7S II, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is fairly comparable but the TL320 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The TL320 was announced 7 years earlier than the A7S II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TL320 matches up against the A7S II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL320 and Sony Alpha A7S II. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL320 Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung TL320 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL320 vs Sony A7S II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TL320 versus the A7S II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and A7S II is 98 and 68 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL320 and A7S II.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The TL320 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The older TL320 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.