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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Samsung PL210 and Samsung WB850F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was revealed 12 months prior to the WB850F so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the PL210 matches up vs the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung WB850F

 PL210 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung PL210

 WB850F PL210 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Samsung WB850F

 PL210 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung PL210 has got external 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) while the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the PL210 versus the WB850F.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and WB850F is 99 and 91 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and WB850F.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older PL210 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography advice
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 Street photography info
Samsung WB850F Street photography info
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (0)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography info
Samsung WB850F Sports photography info
26
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB850F Travel photography factors
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
34
quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung PL210Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung PL210 Samsung WB850F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $599