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Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX150

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX150 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 WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX150, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was revealed 13 months before the WX150 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the PL210 matches up versus the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony WX150

 PL210 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung PL210

 WX150 PL210 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony WX150

 PL210 WX150 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung PL210 offers 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 WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the PL210 vs the WX150.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and WX150 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and WX150.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX150 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older PL210 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography info
Sony WX150 Portrait photography info
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL210
Street photography with Sony WX150
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography info
Sony WX150 Sports photography info
26
decent MP (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
71
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition in class (133g)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
37
good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
45
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
27
good max aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sony WX150
 Samsung PL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $300