Samsung PL210 vs Sony A3000

Let's look more closely at the Samsung PL210 and Sony A3000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The PL210 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the A3000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the PL210 scores against the A3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL210 and Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are provided at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL210 features outer 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 Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Samsung PL210 and Sony A3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the PL210 against the A3000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and A3000 is 99 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and A3000.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The PL210 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A3000 will produce greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged PL210 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.