Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7 II

Lets look closer at the Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7 II, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The PL210 was brought out 4 years before the A7 II and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the PL210 scores against the A7 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL210 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL210 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A7 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the PL210 against the A7 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and A7 II is 99 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and A7 II.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The PL210 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 II will offer you greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older PL210 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.