Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB50F

Let's look more closely at the Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB50F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WB50F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the PL210 scores versus the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL210 & Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are available at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL210 enjoys external measurements 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 WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the PL210 vs the WB50F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and WB50F is 99 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the PL210 and WB50F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB50F to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older PL210 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.