Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX30
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
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Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung PL210 and Sony WX30, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe PL210 was manufactured 6 months before the WX30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the PL210 scores against the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony WX30
| PL210 | WX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung PL210
| WX30 | PL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony WX30
| PL210 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | July 2011 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL210 comes with physical 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) whilst the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the PL210 against the WX30.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and WX30 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and WX30.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX30 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively.
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Samsung PL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung PL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2011-07-25 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | - | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | - | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| 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 | () | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | - | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 | - | 250 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $200 | $259 |