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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung MV800 versus Samsung PL210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was revealed 8 months later than the PL210 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the MV800 matches up against the PL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung PL210

 MV800 PL210 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung MV800

 PL210 MV800 

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Samsung PL210

 MV800 PL210 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 has got external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 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 vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the MV800 vs the PL210.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and PL210 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and PL210.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung MV800 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher MV800 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung MV800
Street photography with Samsung PL210
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung MV800
Sports photography with Samsung PL210
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography details
Samsung PL210 Travel photography details
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
includes touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung MV800
Vlogging with Samsung PL210
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Samsung PL210
 Samsung MV800Samsung PL210
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung MV800 Samsung PL210
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-09-01 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) -
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 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
Battery model BP70 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Micro SD -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $499 $200