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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX200
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX300
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung NX210 versus Samsung PL120, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The NX210 was manufactured 20 months later than the PL120 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the NX210 scores vs the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung PL120

 NX210 PL120 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 20 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung NX210

 PL120 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Samsung PL120

 NX210 PL120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 comes with physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX210 versus Samsung PL120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the NX210 compared to the PL120.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and PL120 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and PL120.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX210 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX210 will provide extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent NX210 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography factors
Samsung PL120 Street photography factors
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography features
Samsung PL120 Sports photography features
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography information
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography information
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
33
very good max aperture (f)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging information
Samsung PL120 Vlogging information
34
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
31
very good max aperture (f)
comes with microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Samsung PL120
 Samsung NX210Samsung PL120
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX210 Samsung PL120
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-14 2011-01-05
Body design 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 area 369.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) -
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 -
Launch price $625 $150