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Samsung PL210 vs Sony W310

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung PL210 vs Sony W310 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 W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony W310 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Samsung PL210 and Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was launched 13 months later than the W310 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the PL210 grades against the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony W310

 PL210 W310 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung PL210

 W310 PL210 

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony W310

 PL210 W310 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung PL210 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung PL210 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the PL210 and the W310.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and W310 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the PL210 and W310.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung PL210 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger PL210 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography advice
Sony W310 Portrait photography advice
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL210
Street photography with Sony W310
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography features
Sony W310 Sports photography features
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
71
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography info
Sony W310 Landscape photography info
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 Vlogging information
Sony W310 Vlogging information
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sony W310
 Samsung PL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 137g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $150