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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
75
Imaging
62
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(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
Samsung PL210
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung PL210

 NX30 PL210 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k230kSharper screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung NX30

 PL210 NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Samsung PL210

 NX30 PL210 
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

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

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 Street photography factors
Samsung PL210 Street photography factors
75
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography details
Samsung PL210 Travel photography details
74
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography details
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography details
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
75
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
no image stabilization
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Samsung PL210
 Samsung NX30Samsung PL210
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