Samsung PL210 vs Sony A350

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung PL210 vs Sony A350, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the A350 (14MP) is very well matched but the PL210 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The PL210 was unveiled 2 years after the A350 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the PL210 scores against the A350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL210 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are provided at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung PL210 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the PL210 against the A350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and A350 is 99 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and A350.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The PL210 provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh harder. The more modern PL210 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.