Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7S
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7S Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7S Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL210 & Sony Alpha A7S. The full galleries are provided at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony A7S
PL210 | A7S |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung PL210
A7S | PL210 | |||
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Introduced | April 2014 | January 2011 | Newer by 39 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony A7S
PL210 | A7S | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Examine the Samsung PL210 versus Sony A7S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and A7S is 99 and 77 respectively.
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.
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7S Specifications
Samsung PL210 | Sony Alpha A7S | |
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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 |