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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Samsung PL210 and Samsung WB210, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Samsung. The resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was announced 6 months earlier than the WB210 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the PL210 scores against the WB210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung WB210

 PL210 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kCrisper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung PL210

 WB210 PL210 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Samsung WB210

 PL210 WB210 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL210 provides 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 WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the PL210 and the WB210.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and WB210 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL210 and WB210.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should take the release date of the cameras into account.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 Street photography advice
Samsung WB210 Street photography advice
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB210 Sports photography advice
26
MP count decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 Travel photography info
Samsung WB210 Travel photography info
71
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition in class (174g)
boasts touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography highlights
37
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB210 Vlogging highlights
27
good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Samsung WB210
 Samsung PL210Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL210 Samsung WB210
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 174 grams (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $279