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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung PL210 versus Samsung WB800F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was manufactured 24 months before the WB800F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the PL210 matches up versus the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung WB800F

 PL210 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung PL210

 WB800F PL210 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Samsung WB800F

 PL210 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL210 enjoys outer 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 WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the PL210 vs the WB800F.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and WB800F is 99 and 92 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB800F to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older PL210 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 Street photography advice
Samsung WB800F Street photography advice
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB800F Sports photography advice
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Travel photography highlights
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (218g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 Vlogging details
Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
35
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung PL210Samsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL210 Samsung WB800F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 - 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $300