Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB250F

Let's look much closer at the Samsung PL210 versus Samsung WB250F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was released 24 months before the WB250F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the PL210 scores vs the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL210 and Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL210 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung PL210 versus Samsung WB250F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the PL210 against the WB250F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and WB250F is 99 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the PL210 and WB250F.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files though you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older PL210 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.