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Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX66

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX66 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The PL210 was brought out 13 months before the TX66 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the PL210 grades versus the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony TX66

 PL210 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung PL210

 TX66 PL210 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony TX66

 PL210 TX66 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL210 has got 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) and the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX66 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the PL210 against the TX66.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and TX66 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL210 and TX66.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony TX66 to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older PL210 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
has manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL210
Street photography with Sony TX66
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung PL210
Sports photography with Sony TX66
26
decent MP (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 Travel photography factors
Sony TX66 Travel photography factors
71
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
72
great battery life (250 per charge)
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography features
Sony TX66 Landscape photography features
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
great battery life (250 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 Vlogging information
Sony TX66 Vlogging information
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sony TX66
 Samsung PL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO - 12800
Min native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 109 gr (0.24 lbs)
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 Overall 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 - 250 pictures
Style of battery - 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, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $350