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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7S

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7S 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as PL150
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Renewed by Sony A7S II
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7S Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Samsung TL210 versus Sony A7S, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the A7S (12MP) is pretty similar but the TL210 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The TL210 was released 5 years earlier than the A7S and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TL210 grades vs the A7S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony A7S

 TL210 A7S 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung TL210

 A7S TL210 
ReleasedApril 2014January 2010Fresher by 51 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony A7S

 TL210 A7S 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL210 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TL210 against the A7S.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and A7S is 94 and 77 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL210 and A7S.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The TL210 features the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh tougher. The older TL210 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
you can focus manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography features
Sony A7S Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
very good ISO range (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S as a Travel photography camera
59
has focus via touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
lighter than competition in class (489g)
environment sealing
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
Landscape photography with Sony A7S
37
relatively wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
66
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (409,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging factors
Sony A7S Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
34
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony A7S
 Samsung TL210Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL210 Sony Alpha A7S
Also called as PL150 -
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-04-06
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 3200 409600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lb) 489 grams (1.08 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 recording With downloadable app
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $230 $1,998