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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Samsung PL210
(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
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced April 2011
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was unveiled 3 months prior to the ST93 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the PL210 scores vs the ST93 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung ST93

 PL210 ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Samsung PL210

 ST93 PL210 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Samsung ST93

 PL210 ST93 
IntroducedJanuary 2011April 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL210 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST93 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the PL210 compared to the ST93.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and ST93 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and ST93.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung ST93 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 Street photography advice
Samsung ST93 Street photography advice
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST93 Sports photography advice
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Travel photography camera
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
70
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Landscape photography camera
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 Vlogging features
Samsung ST93 Vlogging features
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
27
very good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Samsung ST93
 Samsung PL210Samsung ST93
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL210 Samsung ST93
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-04-20
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () ()
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 110g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 Single Single
Launch pricing $200 -