Samsung PL210 vs Sony A580

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung PL210 and Sony A580, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the A580 (16MP) is pretty similar but the PL210 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The PL210 was introduced 4 months before the A580 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the PL210 scores vs the A580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL210 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL210 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A580 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the PL210 vs the A580.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and A580 is 99 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and A580.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The PL210 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A580 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively.