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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST6500 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 ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung PL210 versus Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras and both are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was manufactured within a month of the ST6500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the PL210 matches up vs the ST6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung ST6500

 PL210 ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung PL210

 ST6500 PL210 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Samsung ST6500

 PL210 ST6500 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung PL210 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has sizing of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the PL210 versus the ST6500.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and ST6500 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and ST6500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL210
Street photography with Samsung ST6500
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (0)
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography info
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography info
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 Travel photography details
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography details
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
74
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography details
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 Vlogging information
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging information
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
32
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Samsung ST6500
 Samsung PL210Samsung ST6500
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL210 Samsung ST6500
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Time lapse feature
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 -