Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX200V
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX200V 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Introduced January 2012
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Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung PL210 and Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe PL210 was released 13 months earlier than the TX200V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the PL210 matches up vs the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony TX200V
| PL210 | TX200V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung PL210
| TX200V | PL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
| Screen dimension | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony TX200V
| PL210 | TX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL210 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung PL210 and Sony TX200V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the PL210 and the TX200V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and TX200V is 99 and 96 respectively.
Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and TX200V.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX200V to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged PL210 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
| Samsung PL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung PL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | - | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.10 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 129 grams (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" 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 | ||
| Battery life | - | 220 images |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $200 | $500 |