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Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7S

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7S II
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7S Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung PL210 versus Sony A7S, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the A7S (12MP) is relatively comparable but the PL210 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The PL210 was revealed 4 years earlier than the A7S which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the PL210 grades versus the A7S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony A7S

 PL210 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung PL210

 A7S PL210 
IntroducedApril 2014January 2011Newer by 39 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony A7S

 PL210 A7S 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL210 features external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the PL210 compared to the A7S.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and A7S is 99 and 77 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the PL210 and A7S.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The PL210 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung PL210 will provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged PL210 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7S Portrait photography advice
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
has manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 Street photography details
Sony A7S Street photography details
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
76
screen tilts up and down
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
very good ISO range (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography details
Sony A7S Sports photography details
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
bad battery power (360 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S as a Travel photography camera
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
environment proof
bad battery power (360 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography details
Sony A7S Landscape photography details
37
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
66
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (409,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
bad battery power (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7S Vlogging highlights
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
34
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sony A7S
 Samsung PL210Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL210 Sony Alpha A7S
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-04-06
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range () -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 489 gr (1.08 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $1,998