Kodak M320 vs Samsung PL210

Below is a thorough analysis of the Kodak M320 versus Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and PL210 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M320 was brought out 24 months prior to the PL210 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M320 scores against the PL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M320 and Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M320 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M320 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the M320 against the PL210.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M320 and PL210 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M320 and PL210.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M320 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung PL210 will render extra detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older M320 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.