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Samsung PL210 vs Sony T900

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Samsung PL210
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony T900 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung PL210 vs Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was announced 23 months later than the T900 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the PL210 scores vs the T900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony T900

 PL210 T900 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung PL210

 T900 PL210 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony T900

 PL210 T900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL210 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the PL210 vs the T900.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and T900 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and T900.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung PL210 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger PL210 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography features
Sony T900 Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL210
Street photography with Sony T900
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (0)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography factors
Sony T900 Sports photography factors
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 Travel photography info
Sony T900 Travel photography info
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL210
Vlogging with Sony T900
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
28
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sony T900
 Samsung PL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 - 143 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $300