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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL210

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Samsung DV300F and Samsung PL210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was launched 13 months later than the PL210 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the DV300F grades vs the PL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung PL210

 DV300F PL210 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung DV300F

 PL210 DV300F 

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung PL210

 DV300F PL210 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F has external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV300F and Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the DV300F versus the PL210.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and PL210 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and PL210.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher DV300F will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography factors
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography info
Samsung PL210 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography factors
Samsung PL210 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
71
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging factors
Samsung PL210 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung PL210
 Samsung DV300FSamsung PL210
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV300F Samsung PL210
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-02 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model BP88 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
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