Samsung PL210 vs Sony A380

In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung PL210 vs Sony A380, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is relatively close but the PL210 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The PL210 was revealed 17 months later than the A380 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the PL210 matches up versus the A380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL210 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The full galleries are available at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL210 has exterior 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 A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the PL210 vs the A380.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and A380 is 99 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and A380.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The PL210 provides the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The more modern PL210 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.