Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung PL210
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Introduced July 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung PL210 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung PL210, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe XG-1 was announced 3 years later than the PL210 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the XG-1 scores vs the PL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung PL210. The whole galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung PL210
| XG-1 | PL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2014 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 43 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Pentax XG-1
| PL210 | XG-1 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung PL210
| XG-1 | PL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax XG-1 has outer measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung PL210 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the XG-1 vs the PL210.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and PL210 is 66 and 99 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and PL210.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax XG-1 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer XG-1 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
| Pentax XG-1 | Samsung PL210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax XG-1 | Samsung PL210 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2014-07-15 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | () |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | - |
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 567 gr (1.25 lb) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 images | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LB-060 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $599 | $200 |
