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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST30 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
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") provide different sensor size.

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The PL210 was announced within a month of the ST30 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the PL210 grades vs the ST30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung ST30

 PL210 ST30 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Samsung PL210

 ST30 PL210 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Samsung ST30

 PL210 ST30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung PL210 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the PL210 vs the ST30.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and ST30 is 99 and 98 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and ST30.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The PL210 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung PL210 will resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung PL210
Portrait photography with Samsung ST30
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 Street photography details
Samsung ST30 Street photography details
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
54
lighter than competitors (87g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Sports photography highlights
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL210
Travel photography with Samsung ST30
71
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
65
lighter than competitors (87g)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
30
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST30 Vlogging advice
27
fast max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
29
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (87 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Samsung ST30
 Samsung PL210Samsung ST30
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung PL210 Samsung ST30
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - -
Minimum native ISO - -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () ()
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 87 gr (0.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Time lapse recording
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $55