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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST600 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was released 13 months later than the ST600 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the PL210 matches up vs the ST600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung ST600

 PL210 ST600 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung PL210

 ST600 PL210 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Samsung ST600

 PL210 ST600 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung PL210 offers outer 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) while the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the PL210 against the ST600.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and ST600 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL210 and ST600.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos though you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent PL210 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL210
Street photography with Samsung ST600
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography details
Samsung ST600 Sports photography details
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Travel photography camera
71
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
65
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (150g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography features
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
44
quite wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST600 Vlogging factors
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
30
quite wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (150g)
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Samsung ST600
 Samsung PL210Samsung ST600
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL210 Samsung ST600
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO - 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 150 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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
Battery ID - SLB07
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $200 $330