Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7R III

Below is a thorough comparison of the Samsung PL210 versus Sony A7R III, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The PL210 was introduced 7 years prior to the A7R III and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the PL210 matches up versus the A7R III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL210 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung PL210 features physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung PL210 versus Sony A7R III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the PL210 compared to the A7R III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and A7R III is 99 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL210 and A7R III.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The PL210 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7R III will provide you with more detail using its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older PL210 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.