Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL120
90 Imaging
62 Features
57 Overall
60
99 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Samsung NX200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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX210 and Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung PL120
NX210 | PL120 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 20 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung NX210
PL120 | NX210 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Samsung PL120
NX210 | PL120 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and PL120 is 90 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Samsung PL120 | |
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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 |