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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Released January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
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
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung PL210, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly close but the GX-20 (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-20 was revealed 3 years prior to the PL210 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GX-20 grades versus the PL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung PL210

 GX-20 PL210 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung GX-20

 PL210 GX-20 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2008Newer by 35 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung PL210

 GX-20 PL210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-20 versus the PL210.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and PL210 is 58 and 99 respectively.

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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and PL210.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung GX-20 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography information
72
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-20
Street photography with Samsung PL210
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
Sports photography with Samsung PL210
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (15MP)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography highlights
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
small screen (2.7")
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging features
Samsung PL210 Vlogging features
9
no video
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung PL210
 Samsung GX-20Samsung PL210
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-20 Samsung PL210
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2008-01-24 2011-01-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4688 x 3120 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 714 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $850 $200