Samsung PL210 vs Sony RX100 III
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Replaced the Sony RX100 II
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 IV

Samsung PL210 vs Sony RX100 III Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the Samsung PL210 versus Sony RX100 III, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") have different sensor size.

The PL210 was manufactured 4 years before the RX100 III and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the PL210 grades versus the RX100 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony RX100 III Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony RX100 III
PL210 | RX100 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Samsung PL210
RX100 III | PL210 | |||
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Revealed | May 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 40 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony RX100 III
PL210 | RX100 III | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Samsung PL210 vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung PL210 provides 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 Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung PL210 versus Sony RX100 III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the PL210 and the RX100 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and RX100 III is 99 and 89 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and RX100 III.
To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PL210 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 III will give you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older PL210 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung PL210 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
Samsung PL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung PL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2014-05-15 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 290g (0.64 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 495 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $748 |