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Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX350

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung PL210 versus Sony WX350, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was announced 4 years prior to the WX350 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the PL210 scores versus the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony WX350

 PL210 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung PL210

 WX350 PL210 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony WX350

 PL210 WX350 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung PL210 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the PL210 vs the WX350.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and WX350 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the PL210 and WX350.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX350 to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older PL210 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography information
Sony WX350 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 Street photography information
Sony WX350 Street photography information
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (164 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
70
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than average (164 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography features
Sony WX350 Landscape photography features
36
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
47
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 Vlogging factors
Sony WX350 Vlogging factors
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (164 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sony WX350
 Samsung PL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-02-13
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
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 VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 470 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $270