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Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX10

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung PL210 versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was revealed 7 months prior to the TX10 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the PL210 matches up versus the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony TX10

 PL210 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung PL210

 TX10 PL210 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony TX10

 PL210 TX10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL210 comes with outer measurements 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 TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL210 versus Sony TX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the PL210 versus the TX10.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and TX10 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and TX10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX10 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged PL210 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX10 Portrait photography factors
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 Street photography information
Sony TX10 Street photography information
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography features
Sony TX10 Sports photography features
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX10 Travel photography highlights
71
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
71
weather sealing
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX10 Landscape photography advice
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL210
Vlogging with Sony TX10
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
34
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sony TX10
 Samsung PL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $309