Samsung NX20 vs Samsung PL210

Its time to look closer at the Samsung NX20 versus Samsung PL210, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX20 was launched 16 months later than the PL210 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX20 scores versus the PL210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX20 and Samsung PL210. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 provides physical measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX20 compared to the PL210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and PL210 is 83 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and PL210.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX20 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will render more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX20 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.