Samsung PL210 vs Sony A100

In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung PL210 and Sony A100, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and A100 (10MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The PL210 was introduced 4 years later than the A100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the PL210 matches up versus the A100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL210 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL210 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the PL210 and the A100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and A100 is 99 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and A100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PL210 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung PL210 will resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent PL210 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.