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Samsung PL210 vs Sony a5100

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
65
Features
74
Overall
68

Samsung PL210 vs Sony a5100 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 a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Old Model is Sony a5000
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony a5100 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung PL210 versus Sony a5100, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The PL210 was released 4 years earlier than the a5100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the PL210 matches up versus the a5100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony a5100

 PL210 a5100 

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Samsung PL210

 a5100 PL210 
LaunchedAugust 2014January 2011More modern by 44 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony a5100

 PL210 a5100 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung PL210 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL210 offers outside dimensions 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 a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL210 versus Sony a5100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the PL210 compared to the a5100.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and a5100 is 99 and 89 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and a5100.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The PL210 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony a5100 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged PL210 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography features
Sony a5100 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 Street photography features
Sony a5100 Street photography features
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
82
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography information
Sony a5100 Sports photography information
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
68
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 Travel photography details
Sony a5100 Travel photography details
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
80
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
offers touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography features
Sony a5100 Landscape photography features
37
very good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony a5100 as a Vlogging camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
34
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sony a5100
 Samsung PL210Sony Alpha a5100
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL210 Sony Alpha a5100
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-08-17
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 179
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 - 283 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $448