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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX200 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX100
  • New Model is Samsung NX210
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
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL210, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The NX200 was announced 14 months after the PL210 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX200 grades versus the PL210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung PL210

 NX200 PL210 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 14 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung NX200

 PL210 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Samsung PL210

 NX200 PL210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX200 provides exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NX200 compared to the PL210.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and PL210 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and PL210.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX200 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX200 will provide extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography features
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography advice
Samsung PL210 Street photography advice
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography factors
Samsung PL210 Sports photography factors
56
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (223g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
34
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Samsung PL210
 Samsung NX200Samsung PL210
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX200 Samsung PL210
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-02-28 2011-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Retail cost $818 $200