Samsung TL350 vs Sony A7 IV

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung TL350 versus Sony A7 IV, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the TL350 (1/2.3") and A7 IV (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL350 was revealed 12 years prior to the A7 IV and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TL350 grades versus the A7 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL350 and Sony Alpha A7 IV. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL350 Gallery and Sony A7 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung TL350 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A7 IV has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

See the Samsung TL350 versus Sony A7 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TL350 and the A7 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TL350 and A7 IV is 94 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL350 and A7 IV.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL350 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7 IV will offer greater detail because of its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TL350 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.