Samsung PL200 vs Samsung PL210

      Samsung PL200

      Samsung PL210
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung PL200 and the Samsung PL210, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Samsung PL200 was introduced in July 2010 and Samsung PL210 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung PL200 Highlights

      • 14.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung PL210 Highlights

      • 14.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Samsung PL200
      4. Advantage of Samsung PL210
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung PL200 and Samsung PL210.

      PROS

      Samsung PL200

      Samsung PL210

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 170 g (0.37 lb / 6.00 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   Built-in Flash

      CONS

      Samsung PL200

      Samsung PL210

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Samsung PL200

      Samsung PL210

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Samsung PL200

      Samsung PL200
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung PL200 over Samsung PL210.

      Samsung PL200 vs Samsung PL210
      Single Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs

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      Samsung PL120
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung PL170
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M10 III
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Advantage of Samsung PL210

      Samsung PL210
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung PL210 over Samsung PL200.

      Samsung PL200 vs Samsung PL210
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1500 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Video Resolution 640 x 480 vs 1280 x 720

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      Samsung PL120
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung PL170
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony DSLR-A580
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Canon SX600 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony DSLR-A900
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Samsung PL200 Samsung PL210
        Video Capture
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Samsung PL200 Samsung PL210
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.2 Megapixel14.2 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1500 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 4801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Samsung PL200 and Samsung PL210 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Samsung PL200 features a 14.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Samsung PL210 features a 14.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.16 x 4.62 mm and a total area of 21.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is [].

      Photography Features

      Samsung PL200 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4272 x 2848, 4224 x 2376, 4000 x 3000, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung PL210 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Samsung PL200

      Samsung PL200 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Samsung PL200 comes with BP70A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung PL200 has a single SD/SDHC'/MMC card slot. Samsung PL210 has a single card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec on Samsung PL200, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung PL210.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.60 m on Samsung PL200..

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung PL200 body has dimensions of 100 x 60 x 21 mm (3.94 x 2.36 x 0.83") and Samsung PL210 body has dimensions of 100 x 59 x 20 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 0.79"). Samsung PL200 weighs 170 g (0.37 lb / 6.00 oz) and Samsung PL210 weighs [].

      Samsung PL200

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      Size comparisons of Samsung PL200 and Samsung PL210

      Samsung PL200 and Samsung PL210 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Samsung PL200

      Samsung PL210

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung PL200

      Samsung PL210

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      41
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung PL200

      Samsung PL210

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung PL200

      Samsung PL210

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Samsung PL200

      Samsung PL210

      GOOD
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 170 g (0.37 lb / 6.00 oz)
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Travel Photography

      Samsung PL200

      Samsung PL210

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 170 g (0.37 lb / 6.00 oz)
      BAD
      18
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung PL200 and Samsung PL210 and give them scores of 49 and 33 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Samsung PL200

      Samsung PL210

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      33

      Sensor

      Samsung PL200

      Samsung PL210

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      43
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel

      Photo

      Samsung PL200

      Samsung PL210

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      31
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Samsung PL200

      Samsung PL210

      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Samsung PL200

      Samsung PL210

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      BAD
      0
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung PL200

      Samsung PL210

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Samsung PL200

      Samsung PL210

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      48
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Samsung PL200

      Samsung PL210

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 170 g (0.37 lb / 6.00 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      BAD
      29
      •   No Environmental Sealing


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