Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung PL210

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung PL210, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was released 6 years earlier than the PL210 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GX-1S matches up vs the PL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S & Samsung PL210. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-1S versus the PL210.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and PL210 is 68 and 99 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and PL210.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung PL210 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.