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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as PL65
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung PL210 versus Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras and both are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was introduced 23 months later than the SL620 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the PL210 scores versus the SL620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung SL620

 PL210 SL620 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung PL210

 SL620 PL210 

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Samsung SL620

 PL210 SL620 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL210 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Samsung PL210 versus Samsung SL620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the PL210 versus the SL620.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and SL620 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the PL210 and SL620.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung PL210 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger PL210 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL620 Sports photography advice
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
71
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (168g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 Vlogging information
Samsung SL620 Vlogging information
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
24
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (168 grams)
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Samsung SL620
 Samsung PL210Samsung SL620
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL210 Samsung SL620
Also Known as - PL65
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $200