Samsung PL210 vs Sony A450

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung PL210 vs Sony A450, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty close but the PL210 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The PL210 was released 13 months after the A450 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the PL210 scores vs the A450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL210 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL210 provides external 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 A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung PL210 vs Sony A450 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the PL210 against the A450.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and A450 is 99 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the PL210 and A450.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The PL210 offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The younger PL210 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.