Samsung NX30 vs Samsung PL210
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62 Features
85 Overall
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Announced January 2014
- Previous Model is Samsung NX20
(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 NX30 vs Samsung PL210 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX30 versus Samsung PL210, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

The NX30 was introduced 3 years after the PL210 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NX30 scores vs the PL210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung PL210 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX30 and Samsung PL210. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung PL210
NX30 | PL210 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+806k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung NX30
PL210 | NX30 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Samsung PL210
NX30 | PL210 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Samsung NX30 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 comes with exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX30 versus Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX30 against the PL210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and PL210 is 75 and 99 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and PL210.
Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX30 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX30 will render greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher NX30 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Samsung PL210 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX30 | Samsung PL210 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-01-03 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMeIV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 247 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | () |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,036k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.66x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 375 gr (0.83 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 77 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1014 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1410 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $699 | $200 |