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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung PL210

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 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
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung PL210, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was released 21 months later than the PL210 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores vs the PL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung PL210

 Galaxy Camera 3G PL210 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 21 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 PL210 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung PL210

 Galaxy Camera 3G PL210 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G offers outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the PL210.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and PL210 is 90 and 99 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and PL210.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 3G should have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography information
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography advice
Samsung PL210 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography features
Samsung PL210 Travel photography features
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography advice
47
really wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging factors
Samsung PL210 Vlogging factors
36
really wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung PL210
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSamsung PL210
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Samsung PL210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-08-29 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution - 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) ()
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 8s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lbs) -
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 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
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC -
Card slots One One
Launch price $606 $200