Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung PL210

Here, we are matching up the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung PL210, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was introduced 5 years before the PL210 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the GX-1L matches up vs the PL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung PL210. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung PL210 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the GX-1L vs the PL210.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and PL210 is 69 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and PL210.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung PL210 will result in more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.