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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES55
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL102, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was unveiled 2 years later than the SL102 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the PL210 scores against the SL102 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung SL102

 PL210 SL102 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung PL210

 SL102 PL210 

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Samsung SL102

 PL210 SL102 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL210 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the PL210 and the SL102.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and SL102 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL210 and SL102.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung PL210 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern PL210 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 Street photography information
Samsung SL102 Street photography information
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
55
lighter than average in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography information
Samsung SL102 Sports photography information
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL102 Travel photography factors
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
62
lighter than average in class (116g)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography factors
37
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Samsung SL102
 Samsung PL210Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL210 Samsung SL102
Otherwise known as - ES55
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-105mm (3.0x)
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $130