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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX11
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Samsung NX10 vs Samsung PL210, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty close but the NX10 (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX10 was released 9 months before the PL210 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX10 matches up versus the PL210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung PL210

 NX10 PL210 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung NX10

 PL210 NX10 
RevealedJanuary 2011April 2010Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Samsung PL210

 NX10 PL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX10 features physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NX10 vs the PL210.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and PL210 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and PL210.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX10 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX10 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged NX10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography information
73
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
52
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography advice
Samsung PL210 Travel photography advice
63
better than average battery life (400 shots)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography factors
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
24
features face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Samsung PL210
 Samsung NX10Samsung PL210
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX10 Samsung PL210
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2010-04-07 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lb) -
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $626 $200