Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL120

Below, we are comparing the Samsung NX210 versus Samsung PL120, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The NX210 was manufactured 20 months later than the PL120 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the NX210 scores vs the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX210 and Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 comes with physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX210 versus Samsung PL120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the NX210 compared to the PL120.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and PL120 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and PL120.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX210 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX210 will provide extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent NX210 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.