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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7S II 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL150
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A7S
  • Successor is Sony A7S III
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7S II Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung TL210 versus Sony A7S II, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is pretty close but the TL210 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The TL210 was brought out 6 years before the A7S II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the TL210 matches up against the A7S II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony A7S II

 TL210 A7S II 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Samsung TL210

 A7S II TL210 
RevealedOctober 2015January 2010More modern by 70 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony A7S II

 TL210 A7S II 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL210 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL210 versus Sony A7S II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TL210 compared to the A7S II.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and A7S II is 94 and 68 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL210 and A7S II.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The TL210 has the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged TL210 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
focusing manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography info
Sony A7S II Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (370 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography details
Sony A7S II Travel photography details
59
boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
49
weather sealing
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
Landscape photography with Sony A7S II
37
rather wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery pack (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging advice
Sony A7S II Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony A7S II
 Samsung TL210Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL210 Sony Alpha A7S II
Also Known as PL150 -
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2015-10-12
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 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 3200 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 169
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 grams (0.39 pounds) 627 grams (1.38 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 370 pictures
Battery form - 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 media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $2,767