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Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Samsung PL210
(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
Sony TX200V
(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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Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX200V Overview

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").

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The 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 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer 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 typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and TX200V is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX200V Portrait photography highlights
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
MP count good (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung PL210
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 Travel photography details
Sony TX200V Travel photography details
71
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
71
weather proofing
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography information
Sony TX200V Landscape photography information
37
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
47
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
35
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sony TX200V
 Samsung PL210Sony 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