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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung PL210

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
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
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung PL210 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung PL210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was introduced 2 years after the PL210 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Galaxy Camera scores vs the PL210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung PL210

 Galaxy Camera PL210 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2011Newer by 26 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 PL210 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung PL210

 Galaxy Camera PL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the PL210.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and PL210 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and PL210.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography advice
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography advice
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Street photography with Samsung PL210
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography information
Samsung PL210 Sports photography information
49
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
good resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography features
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
36
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
27
fast max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung PL210
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSamsung PL210
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Samsung PL210
Also called as Wi-Fi -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-02-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 300 grams (0.66 lbs) -
Physical 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 Overall 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
Cost at release $450 $200