Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB30F

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung PL210 versus Samsung WB30F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was introduced 24 months prior to the WB30F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the PL210 matches up versus the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL210 & Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL210 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Samsung PL210 versus Samsung WB30F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the PL210 and the WB30F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and WB30F is 99 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL210 and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB30F to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older PL210 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.