Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7 II
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Other Name is PL150
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Introduced November 2014
- Replaced the Sony A7
- Successor is Sony A7 III

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7 II Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7 II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

The TL210 was brought out 5 years earlier than the A7 II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the TL210 grades against the A7 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL210 & Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL210 Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony A7 II
TL210 | A7 II | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Samsung TL210
A7 II | TL210 | |||
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Introduced | November 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 59 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony A7 II
TL210 | A7 II | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL210 has outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TL210 versus the A7 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL210 and A7 II is 94 and 69 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL210 and A7 II.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL210 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7 II will offer you greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL210 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7 II Specifications
Samsung TL210 | Sony Alpha A7 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL210 | Sony Alpha A7 II |
Otherwise known as | PL150 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2014-11-20 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 117 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 27-135mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 177g (0.39 lb) | 599g (1.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 90 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2449 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 pictures |
Form of battery | - | 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 feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $230 | $1,456 |