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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL210

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Launched December 2012
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL210 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Samsung EX2F versus Samsung PL210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty close but the EX2F (1/1.7") and PL210 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was manufactured 24 months after the PL210 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX2F scores vs the PL210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung PL210

 EX2F PL210 
LaunchedDecember 2012January 2011Newer by 24 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung EX2F

 PL210 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung PL210

 EX2F PL210 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F provides external dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has proportions 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 EX2F versus Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX2F compared to the PL210.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and PL210 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and PL210.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung PL210 will result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX2F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography highlights
42
focusing manually
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung EX2F
Street photography with Samsung PL210
68
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (294g)
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (294 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
71
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography information
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography information
53
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging details
Samsung PL210 Vlogging details
71
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (294g)
27
very good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung PL210
 Samsung EX2FSamsung PL210
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung EX2F Samsung PL210
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-12-18 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) ()
Max aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 8 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 294 grams (0.65 pounds) -
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 209 not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $478 $200