Samsung PL210 vs Sony A500

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung PL210 versus Sony A500, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the A500 (12MP) is fairly similar but the PL210 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The PL210 was announced 17 months later than the A500 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the PL210 matches up against the A500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL210 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL210 features 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) and the Sony A500 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Examine the Samsung PL210 versus Sony A500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the PL210 vs the A500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and A500 is 99 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the PL210 and A500.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PL210 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung PL210 will deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer PL210 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.