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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Released January 2011
Samsung WB700
(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 22mm
  • Launched December 2010
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung PL210 versus Samsung WB700, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Samsung. The resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was brought out around the same time to the WB700 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the PL210 scores vs the WB700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung WB700

 PL210 WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Samsung PL210

 WB700 PL210 
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Samsung WB700

 PL210 WB700 
LaunchedJanuary 2011December 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung PL210 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the PL210 versus the WB700.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and WB700 is 99 and 98 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL210 and WB700.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Street photography highlights
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB700 Sports photography factors
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
28
resolution is good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 Travel photography features
Samsung WB700 Travel photography features
71
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
70
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography info
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
38
great max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 Vlogging details
Samsung WB700 Vlogging details
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
27
great max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Samsung WB700
 Samsung PL210Samsung WB700
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung PL210 Samsung WB700
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-12-28
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO - -
Min native ISO - -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () ()
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AE 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Time lapse shooting
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $300