Samsung NX100 vs Samsung PL210

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung NX100 versus Samsung PL210, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very comparable but the NX100 (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX100 was unveiled 3 months prior to the PL210 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX100 grades against the PL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX100 & Samsung PL210. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NX100 versus the PL210.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and PL210 is 88 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and PL210.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX100 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX100 will produce more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.