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Samsung PL210 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A77 II 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A77
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony A77 II Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung PL210 versus Sony A77 II, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The PL210 was revealed 4 years before the A77 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the PL210 scores vs the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony A77 II

 PL210 A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Samsung PL210

 A77 II PL210 
ReleasedMay 2014January 2011Newer by 41 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony A77 II

 PL210 A77 II 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung PL210 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the PL210 compared to the A77 II.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and A77 II is 99 and 62 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and A77 II.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The PL210 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A77 II will produce more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged PL210 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography info
Sony A77 II Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
79
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 Street photography factors
Sony A77 II Street photography factors
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography advice
Sony A77 II Sports photography advice
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery power (480 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 Travel photography factors
Sony A77 II Travel photography factors
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
64
environment proof
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (480 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography features
Sony A77 II Landscape photography features
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery power (480 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 Vlogging factors
Sony A77 II Vlogging factors
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
78
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sony A77 II
 Samsung PL210Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL210 Sony SLT-A77 II
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-05-21
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO - 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range () -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 - 647 grams (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1013
Other
Battery life - 480 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $1,198