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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
93
Overall
84

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Samsung TL210
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL150
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R III
  • Successor is Sony A7R V
Photography Glossary

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7R IV, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The TL210 was introduced 10 years earlier than the A7R IV which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TL210 matches up versus the A7R IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony A7R IV

 TL210 A7R IV 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Samsung TL210

 A7R IV TL210 
IntroducedJuly 2019January 2010Newer by 115 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k230kSharper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony A7R IV

 TL210 A7R IV 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL210 has external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TL210 and the A7R IV.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and A7R IV is 94 and 62 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL210 and A7R IV.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL210 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will render greater detail using its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL210 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
87
manual focus
resolution is great (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL210
Street photography with Sony A7R IV
59
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (177g)
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography features
Sony A7R IV Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (670 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography info
Sony A7R IV Travel photography info
59
comes with touch to focus
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
great battery power (670 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
resolution is great (61 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
Landscape photography with Sony A7R IV
36
decently wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
87
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (670 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R IV as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony A7R IV
 Samsung TL210Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL210 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Alternate name PL150 -
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2019-07-16
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 567
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 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lb) 665 grams (1.47 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 3344
Other
Battery life - 670 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-07B NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One Two
Retail pricing $230 $3,498