Samsung PL210 vs Sony A330

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung PL210 vs Sony A330, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and A330 (10MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The PL210 was brought out 20 months later than the A330 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the PL210 grades vs the A330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL210 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL210 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 Sony A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the PL210 and the A330.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and A330 is 99 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and A330.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PL210 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung PL210 will offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern PL210 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.