Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL210
90 Imaging
62 Features
57 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
19 Overall
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX200
- Replacement is Samsung NX300
(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
Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL210 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX210 and Samsung PL210, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX210 was released 20 months later than the PL210 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX210 scores against the PL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL210 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX210 and Samsung PL210. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung PL210
NX210 | PL210 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 20 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung NX210
PL210 | NX210 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Samsung PL210
NX210 | PL210 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 enjoys external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX210 and Samsung PL210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the NX210 compared to the PL210.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and PL210 is 90 and 99 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and PL210.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX210 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX210 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent NX210 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Samsung PL210 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX210 | Samsung PL210 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-08-14 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | () |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
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 | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 gr (0.49 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BC1030 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $625 | $200 |