Samsung NX5 vs Samsung PL210

Here is a in depth overview of the Samsung NX5 and Samsung PL210, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the NX5 (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX5 was brought out 7 months earlier than the PL210 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX5 grades against the PL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX5 & Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 provides exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the NX5 vs the PL210.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and PL210 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and PL210.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX5 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX5 will provide extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older NX5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.