Samsung PL210 vs Sony S980
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2009
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Below, we are reviewing the Samsung PL210 and Sony S980, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe PL210 was revealed 23 months after the S980 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the PL210 matches up vs the S980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The full galleries are available at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony S980
| PL210 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Samsung PL210
| S980 | PL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony S980
| PL210 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Samsung PL210 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung PL210 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony S980 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Samsung PL210 and Sony S980 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the PL210 vs the S980.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and S980 is 99 and 94 respectively.
Samsung PL210 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the PL210 and S980.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung PL210 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent PL210 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony S980 Specifications
| Samsung PL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung PL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | - | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | - | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | - | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | ||
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $200 | $300 |