Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL820
99 Imaging
37 Features
19 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally referred to as IT100
Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung PL210 versus Samsung SL820, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe PL210 was launched 23 months after the SL820 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the PL210 scores versus the SL820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL210 and Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung SL820
PL210 | SL820 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | February 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung PL210
SL820 | PL210 |
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Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Samsung SL820
PL210 | SL820 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL210 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung PL210 versus Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the PL210 compared to the SL820.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and SL820 is 99 and 94 respectively.
Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and SL820.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung PL210 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger PL210 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Samsung PL210 | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung PL210 | Samsung SL820 |
Also Known as | - | IT100 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
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 area | 28.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | - | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | - | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.50 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $200 | $280 |