Samsung NX300M vs Samsung PL210

Lets look much closer at the Samsung NX300M vs Samsung PL210, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The NX300M was launched 2 years after the PL210 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NX300M scores against the PL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300M and Samsung PL210. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M comes with exterior 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) and the Samsung PL210 has sizing 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).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300M vs Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX300M vs the PL210.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and PL210 is 86 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and PL210.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX300M because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX300M will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX300M provides a benefit in sensor technology.