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Samsung PL210 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Samsung PL210 vs Sony ZV-1 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 ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Introduced May 2020
  • Renewed by Sony ZV-1 II
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung PL210 vs Sony ZV-1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The PL210 was released 10 years prior to the ZV-1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the PL210 matches up against the ZV-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony ZV-1

 PL210 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Samsung PL210

 ZV-1 PL210 
IntroducedMay 2020January 2011More modern by 114 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony ZV-1

 PL210 ZV-1 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Samsung PL210 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung PL210 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the PL210 against the ZV-1.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and ZV-1 is 99 and 88 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and ZV-1.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The PL210 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will show more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged PL210 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography advice
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 Street photography features
Sony ZV-1 Street photography features
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
85
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
71
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery life (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL210
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
71
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
81
lighter than others in class (294 grams)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography factors
37
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
70
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 Vlogging details
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging details
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
86
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
lighter than others in class (294g)
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sony ZV-1
 Samsung PL210Sony ZV-1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL210 Sony ZV-1
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2020-05-27
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO - 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO - 125
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 315
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 294g (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $750