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Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX9

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung PL210 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was manufactured 7 months after the TX9 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the PL210 grades against the TX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony TX9

 PL210 TX9 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung PL210

 TX9 PL210 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony TX9

 PL210 TX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung PL210 has got physical 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) while the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL210 versus Sony TX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the PL210 against the TX9.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and TX9 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and TX9.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung PL210 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger PL210 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography features
Sony TX9 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 Street photography highlights
Sony TX9 Street photography highlights
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography advice
Sony TX9 Sports photography advice
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Travel photography camera
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
60
supports focus via touch
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (149g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography details
Sony TX9 Landscape photography details
37
good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
41
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX9 Vlogging highlights
27
good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sony TX9
 Samsung PL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Microphone 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 - 149g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $799