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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX200
  • Successor is Samsung NX300
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2010
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX210 versus Samsung PL200, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and PL200 (14MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and PL200 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX210 was manufactured 2 years later than the PL200 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX210 matches up versus the PL200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung PL200

 NX210 PL200 
ReleasedAugust 2012July 2010More recent by 26 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung NX210

 PL200 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Samsung PL200

 NX210 PL200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 offers external measurements 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 PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX210 versus Samsung PL200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX210 against the PL200.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and PL200 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and PL200.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX210 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX210 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern NX210 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX210
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography information
Samsung PL200 Street photography information
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (222g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography advice
Samsung PL200 Sports photography advice
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography features
Samsung PL200 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
58
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography features
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography features
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
34
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Samsung PL200
 Samsung NX210Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX210 Samsung PL200
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-14 2010-07-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 170 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $625 $0