Samsung TL500 vs Sony A7 II

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung TL500 and Sony A7 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and A7 II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL500 was revealed 5 years prior to the A7 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the TL500 matches up vs the A7 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL500 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL500 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony A7 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL500 and Sony A7 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 choose during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TL500 and the A7 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL500 and A7 II is 88 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL500 and A7 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL500 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7 II will show more detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged TL500 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.