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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Successor is Samsung GX-20
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
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung PL210, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-10 was unveiled 5 years prior to the PL210 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GX-10 grades against the PL210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung PL210

 GX-10 PL210 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung GX-10

 PL210 GX-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011September 2006More recent by 52 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung PL210

 GX-10 PL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 has outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-10 against the PL210.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and PL210 is 59 and 99 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and PL210.

To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-10 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung PL210 will result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Portrait photography camera
52
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography details
Samsung PL210 Street photography details
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
Sports photography with Samsung PL210
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
26
decent MP (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Travel photography highlights
49
weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography details
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography details
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung PL210
 Samsung GX-10Samsung PL210
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-10 Samsung PL210
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2006-09-21 2011-01-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 210 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 793g (1.75 lb) -
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card -
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $850 $200