Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX55
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX55 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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Launched July 2011
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On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung PL210 and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe PL210 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the TX55 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the PL210 matches up vs the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony TX55
| PL210 | TX55 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung PL210
| TX55 | PL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony TX55
| PL210 | TX55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | July 2011 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL210 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the PL210 versus the TX55.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and TX55 is 99 and 97 respectively.
Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and TX55.
As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony TX55 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively.
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
| Samsung PL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung PL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2011-07-24 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| 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 | - | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 109 grams (0.24 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
| 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 life | - | 250 shots |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | - | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $200 | $350 |