Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL210
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
19 Overall
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL210 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung EX2F and Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung PL210
EX2F | PL210 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | December 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung EX2F
PL210 | EX2F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung PL210
EX2F | PL210 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Samsung PL210 | |
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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 |