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Samsung PL210 vs Sony A68

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
65
Features
70
Overall
67

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A68 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed November 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A65
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony A68 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung PL210 and Sony A68, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and A68 (24MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The PL210 was announced 5 years earlier than the A68 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the PL210 grades versus the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony A68

 PL210 A68 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung PL210

 A68 PL210 
RevealedNovember 2015January 2011More modern by 58 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony A68

 PL210 A68 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL210 features outer 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) and the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the PL210 vs the A68.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and A68 is 99 and 64 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and A68.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PL210 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A68 will produce greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged PL210 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A68 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
Sony A68 as a Street photography camera
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography features
Sony A68 Sports photography features
26
good megapixels (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 Travel photography info
Sony A68 Travel photography info
70
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
54
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (510 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
Landscape photography with Sony A68
36
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
67
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
not so great battery pack (510 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A68 as a Vlogging camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sony A68
 Samsung PL210Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL210 Sony SLT-A68
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-01-05 2015-11-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range () -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 610 gr (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $581