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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL210

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB550
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 HZ15W vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung HZ15W versus Samsung PL210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was launched 22 months earlier than the PL210 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HZ15W scores against the PL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung PL210

 HZ15W PL210 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung HZ15W

 PL210 HZ15W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 22 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung PL210

 HZ15W PL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W features physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the HZ15W versus the PL210.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and PL210 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and PL210.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung PL210 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Portrait photography camera
32
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
Street photography with Samsung PL210
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (249g)
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
Sports photography with Samsung PL210
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Travel photography highlights
54
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (249 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography advice
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging advice
Samsung PL210 Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (249 grams)
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung PL210
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung PL210
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ15W Samsung PL210
Otherwise known as WB550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-23 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lbs) -
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal -
Storage slots One One
Price at release $330 $200