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Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7c

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7c 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 A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Announced September 2020
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7c Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung PL210 versus Sony A7c, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and A7c (24MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The PL210 was launched 10 years earlier than the A7c which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the PL210 matches up against the A7c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony A7c

 PL210 A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Samsung PL210

 A7c PL210 
AnnouncedSeptember 2020January 2011Newer by 118 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony A7c

 PL210 A7c 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung PL210 enjoys outer 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 A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL210 versus Sony A7c in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the PL210 and the A7c.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and A7c is 99 and 78 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the PL210 and A7c.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The PL210 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7c will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged PL210 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung PL210
Portrait photography with Sony A7c
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
78
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL210
Street photography with Sony A7c
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7c Sports photography highlights
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
87
silent mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (740 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7c as a Travel photography camera
70
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
86
great battery life (740 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7c Landscape photography advice
36
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
87
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great battery life (740 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL210
Vlogging with Sony A7c
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
86
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sony A7c
 Samsung PL210Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL210 Sony Alpha A7c
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-05 2020-09-14
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO - 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 693
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Number of lenses - 122
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 509 gr (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 740 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $1,800