Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung PL210

Following is a extended overview of the Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung PL210, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The NX3000 was brought out 3 years after the PL210 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX3000 grades vs the PL210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 & Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst 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 ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NX3000 against the PL210.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and PL210 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and PL210.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX3000 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX3000 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent NX3000 will have an edge in sensor technology.