Samsung NX1 vs Samsung PL210

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung NX1 vs Samsung PL210, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1 was brought out 3 years after the PL210 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX1 scores versus the PL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1 and Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1 features exterior measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX1 compared to the PL210.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and PL210 is 66 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and PL210.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX1 will offer greater detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent NX1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.