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Samsung PL210 vs Sony W650

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung PL210 vs Sony W650 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony W650 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung PL210 vs Sony W650, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The PL210 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the W650 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the PL210 matches up versus the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony W650

 PL210 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung PL210

 W650 PL210 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony W650

 PL210 W650 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung PL210 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung PL210 provides external dimensions 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 W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the PL210 and the W650.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and W650 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and W650.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W650 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged PL210 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography factors
Sony W650 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL210
Street photography with Sony W650
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
26
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
71
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (124g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography factors
Sony W650 Landscape photography factors
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 Vlogging highlights
Sony W650 Vlogging highlights
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sony W650
 Samsung PL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 124g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 220 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $140