Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB30F
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37 Features
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![Samsung PL210 front Samsung PL210 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-PL210/Samsung-PL210-front.jpg)
![Samsung WB30F front Samsung WB30F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB30F/Samsung-WB30F-front.jpg)
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40 Features
33 Overall
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced January 2013
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung PL210 versus Samsung WB30F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The PL210 was introduced 24 months prior to the WB30F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the PL210 matches up versus the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL210 & Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung WB30F
PL210 | WB30F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung PL210
WB30F | PL210 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Samsung WB30F
PL210 | WB30F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL210 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Samsung PL210 versus Samsung WB30F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the PL210 and the WB30F.
![Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-PL210-vs-Samsung-WB30F-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and WB30F is 99 and 96 respectively.
![Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-PL210-vs-Samsung-WB30F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL210 and WB30F.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB30F to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older PL210 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-PL210-vs-Samsung-WB30F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-PL210-vs-Samsung-WB30F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Samsung PL210 | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung PL210 | Samsung WB30F |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-6.3 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 128g (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $180 |