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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL150
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7 II
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung TL210 and Sony A7, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL210 was released 5 years earlier than the A7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the TL210 matches up versus the A7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony A7

 TL210 A7 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Samsung TL210

 A7 TL210 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony A7

 TL210 A7 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL210 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TL210 vs the A7.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and A7 is 94 and 78 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL210 and A7.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL210 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged TL210 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL210
Portrait photography with Sony A7
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
82
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography features
Sony A7 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
66
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 as a Travel photography camera
59
supports touch focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
environment sealing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
terrible battery life (340 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography information
Sony A7 Landscape photography information
37
pretty wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
75
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging factors
Sony A7 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
35
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony A7
 Samsung TL210Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL210 Sony Alpha A7
Also called as PL150 -
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2014-01-22
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 gr (0.39 pounds) 474 gr (1.04 pounds)
Dimensions 99 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 Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-07B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $798