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Samsung PL210 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
79
Overall
65

Samsung PL210 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung PL210 versus Sony NEX-5T, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very similar but the PL210 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The PL210 was announced 3 years before the NEX-5T and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the PL210 scores vs the NEX-5T with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony NEX-5T

 PL210 NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung PL210

 NEX-5T PL210 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2011More recent by 32 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony NEX-5T

 PL210 NEX-5T 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Samsung PL210 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. 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) while the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the PL210 vs the NEX-5T.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and NEX-5T is 99 and 89 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL210 and NEX-5T.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PL210 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older PL210 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography highlights
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography details
26
good resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
68
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL210
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5T
70
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
77
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography highlights
36
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging highlights
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone support
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sony NEX-5T
 Samsung PL210Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL210 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-08-27
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO - 25600
Min native ISO - 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer - Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $200 $400