Samsung NX300 vs Samsung PL210

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung NX300 and Samsung PL210, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The NX300 was manufactured 2 years later than the PL210 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX300 matches up vs the PL210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300 and Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 has outside measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX300 and Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NX300 against the PL210.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and PL210 is 86 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and PL210.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX300 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX300 will resolve more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.