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Samsung PL210 vs Sony HX80

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49

Samsung PL210 vs Sony HX80 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 HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced March 2016
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony HX80 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung PL210 versus Sony HX80, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the HX80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the PL210 grades against the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony HX80

 PL210 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Samsung PL210

 HX80 PL210 
IntroducedMarch 2016January 2011Newer by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony HX80

 PL210 HX80 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung PL210 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung PL210 features physical dimensions 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 Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the PL210 vs the HX80.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and HX80 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the PL210 and HX80.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged PL210 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX80 Portrait photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 Street photography highlights
Sony HX80 Street photography highlights
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography factors
Sony HX80 Sports photography factors
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (390 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 Travel photography information
Sony HX80 Travel photography information
70
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
76
great battery (390 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (245g)
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography info
Sony HX80 Landscape photography info
36
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
great battery (390 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 Vlogging details
Sony HX80 Vlogging details
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
75
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing mic socket
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sony HX80
 Samsung PL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2016-03-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO - 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life - 390 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $200 $368