Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7R IV

Lets look closer at the Samsung PL210 versus Sony A7R IV, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The PL210 was announced 9 years earlier than the A7R IV and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the PL210 scores against the A7R IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL210 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL210 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Compare the Samsung PL210 versus Sony A7R IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the PL210 versus the A7R IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and A7R IV is 99 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL210 and A7R IV.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PL210 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7R IV will render greater detail with its extra 47MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older PL210 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.