Samsung PL210 vs Samsung SL30

Lets look more closely at the Samsung PL210 versus Samsung SL30, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was released 23 months later than the SL30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the PL210 matches up against the SL30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL210 & Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung PL210 features exterior 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) while the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the PL210 vs the SL30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and SL30 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the PL210 and SL30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung PL210 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent PL210 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.