Samsung NX210 vs Samsung PL210

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX210 and Samsung PL210, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The NX210 was released 20 months later than the PL210 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX210 scores against the PL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX210 and Samsung PL210. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 enjoys external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX210 and Samsung PL210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the NX210 compared to the PL210.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and PL210 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and PL210.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX210 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX210 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent NX210 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.