Samsung PL210

Samsung PL210 is Samsung's Ultracompact digital camera initially introduced on January of 2011. It houses a 14 MegaPixel, CCD 1/2.3" size sensor with a peak resolution of 4320 x 3240.

The PL210 comes in at #103 out of 151 in Ultracompact cameras and all around #1135 out of 1465 for cameras in our database. You can check out our Smart camera finder to get camera rankings based on your personalized factors.

Below is a graph of multiple criteria used in the scoring system.

The Samsung PL210 is part of a family of cameras. You can view the full list underneath.

You can look at the PL210 from various angles in the gallery underneath.

Here is a selection of pros and cons of the Samsung PL210 based on criterias which are generally seen as necessary in a digital camera.

The spec of the sensor on the Samsung PL210 is 6.16mm x 4.62mm (1/2.3"). The 28 mm² sensor has the ability to resolve 4320 x 3240 pixels .

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The CCD sensor boasts 14 megapixels and delivers a standard ISO range of 0 to 0. Unfortunately, RAW files are not saved so you have less margin for error.

The picture underneath illustrates the PL210's sensor size in comparison to other popular sizes. The PL210 sensor comes with a crop factor of 5.8 and is highlighted in green.

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To get an understanding of various aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Samsung PL210 weighs 0.00 lbs (g / 0.00 ounces) and the dimensions of the camera is 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8"). The weight of general Ultracompact camera is 121g and the Samsung PL210 is lighter as compared to various rivals.

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Underneath is a shot of the Samsung PL210 alongside a soda to help you have a feel for its size.

The top view under will illustrate the button layout on the PL210.

The PL210 offers a fixed lens offering a constant focal length of ()mm meaning that you do not have the ability to zoom.

At it's widest ()mm, it will have an aperture of f and that is useful in low light circumstances and capturing good bokeh. It would also enable you to use a much lower ISO to have cleaner photos.

The PL210 has the following connectivity:

Cameras that have NFC or Bluetooth compatibility can be used wirelessly by smartphones. You will be able to transfer images and oftentimes change settings without the hassle of connecting directly with the camera.

A few apps also give a Liveview and press the shutter when you aren't close to the camera. If the camera has a HDMI out, it can be attached to an external screen. Virtually all cameras enable you to charge the battery with the USB port.

The highest video resolution on the Samsung PL210 is 1280 x 720 and it can record in file format. 720p is low by today's requirements. You really should target at least 1080p resolution for video recording. The body doesn't include a mic or headphone jack so you get absolutely no control over your audio. It is probably best to find another model in case you require good audio in your videos.

There is no weather proofing in the Samsung PL210 so you have to be cautious in wet and dusty situations.

The Samsung PL210 is equipped with a 3 inch fixed display screen having a resolution of 230 thousand dots.

Unfortunately the display screen isn't a touch screen.

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The View Finder specifications regarding Samsung PL210 are as follows:

• ViewFinder None

In those sunny outdoor situations that make the camera screens washed out and hard to view, viewfinders can be pretty helpful.

The max shutter speed is 1/2000 sec.

Samsung PL210 boasts just built-in flash lacking external flash ability.

Samsung PL210 has no Auto focus. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more quicker & exact as compared to Contrast Detect autofocusing.

Samsung PL210 has no manual focus. Manual focus can be good in low light occasions or you need to have more accurate control on focus.

The typical Ultracompact camera battery life is 214. Nikon L32 offers the highest (320) battery life in this group of cameras.

Here is a list of Ultracompact cameras which have the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Nikon L32
PL210 vs L32320 nonono

Olympus TG-870
PL210 vs TG-870300 nonono

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Panasonic FP5
PL210 vs FP5260 nonono

Sony TX20
PL210 vs TX20250 nonono

Sony TX55
PL210 vs TX55250 nonono

The following graph gives a analysis of the Samsung PL210 for specific forms of photography. To understand more, have a look at the specific section underneath.

The Samsung PL210 receives a score of 28 which is subpar, meaning that it is not really appropriate to use for portraits. Taking portraits favors heavily to sensor size, support for RAW files & potential to utilize off-camera flash.

Having a average points total of 49, the Samsung PL210 is relatively appropriate to use in street photography. A very good street photography camera offers a fine balance of image quality plus portability.

A subpar sports photography points total of 26 indicates the Samsung PL210 is not really appropriate for shooting sports. A camera should have very good autofocus and fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Weight is super crucial when getting a camera for travel. All round, the Samsung PL210 gets a above average 71 as a travel camera which is a good option to purchase for your journeys.

In case you're looking to purchase a camera for landscape pictures, the most important aspect will no doubt be image quality. The Samsung PL210 and it's subpar grade of 37 for a landscape camera is not really appropriate amongst it's competitors.

A camera for vlogging ought to have a articulating display screen, microphone port and if possible image stabilization. Taking everything into account, the Samsung PL210 is not really appropriate as a vlog camera as it receives a subpar score of 27.

If you are interested in replacements to the PL210, here is a range of the top ranked cameras that fall into the category of Ultracompact.

The chart listed below offers you a summary of the PL210 vs it's top ranking rivals mentioned previously.

There are more cameras you may look at as alternatives. To go through a full comparison, just click on the "compare" link.