Samsung TL350 vs Sony A7R

In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung TL350 versus Sony A7R, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and A7R (36MP) and the TL350 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL350 was revealed 5 years prior to the A7R and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TL350 grades against the A7R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL350 and Sony Alpha A7R. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL350 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL350 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A7R has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Compare the Samsung TL350 versus Sony A7R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TL350 and the A7R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL350 and A7R is 94 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL350 and A7R.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL350 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7R will give extra detail because of its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older TL350 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.