Samsung PL210 vs Sony T900
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony T900 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
- Revealed January 2011
(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

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").

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.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T900 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are available at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony T900
PL210 | T900 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung PL210
T900 | PL210 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony T900
PL210 | T900 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Samsung PL210 vs Sony T900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Samsung PL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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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 |