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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung PL210

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung PL210
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Samsung DV150F vs Samsung PL210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was revealed 2 years later than the PL210 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the DV150F grades versus the PL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung PL210

 DV150F PL210 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung DV150F

 PL210 DV150F 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung PL210

 DV150F PL210 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F has physical dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has specifications 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the DV150F against the PL210.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and PL210 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and PL210.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung DV150F to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger DV150F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography factors
35
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography info
Samsung PL210 Street photography info
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Sports photography highlights
36
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
Travel photography with Samsung PL210
69
lighter than average (116g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography information
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography information
34
decently wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL210 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung PL210
 Samsung DV150FSamsung PL210
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV150F Samsung PL210
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC -
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $200