Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung PL210

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung PL210, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy NX was launched 2 years later than the PL210 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Galaxy NX grades versus the PL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung PL210. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX features outside dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy NX and the PL210.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and PL210 is 82 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and PL210.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy NX will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.