Reasons to choose PL210
Released in 2011, PL210 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14 MP effective resolution, and a 174 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung PL210
vs Samsung ST500
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PL21028 mm²
ST500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PL210 and ST500 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PL210MetricST500
14 MPEffective pixels12 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.43 µmPixel pitch1.54 µm
2.03 µm²Pixel area2.37 µm²
49.19 MP/cm²Pixel density42.17 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
174 gWeight—
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion BP70 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PL210 and ST500 have the same sensor area. The ST500 has the lighter body. The PL210 has the higher effective resolution. The PL210 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose ST500
Released in 2009, ST500 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.